LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tom Dee upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the 2015 Community Service Award by the American
Institute of Architecture/Buffalo/WNY

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Tom Dee has given not only of his time and energies but also
of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been
designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tom Dee upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2015 Community
Service Award by the American Institute of Architecture/Buffalo/WNY on
November 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Tom Dee has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Tom Dee has stood constant in digni-
ty, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Tom Dee has displayed throughout his
life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tom Dee upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2015 Community Service Award by the American Institute of
Architecture/Buffalo/WNY; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Dee.