Assembly Resolution No. 966

BY: M. of A. Magee

HONORING Eugene Bettiol, Sr. posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award

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, Eugene Bettiol, Sr. gave not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Eugene
Bettiol, Sr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, to
be celebrated Thursday, May 3, 2018, at The Foothills Performing Arts
and Civic Center in the Wright/Wilber National Bank Atrium; and

WHEREAS, Since 2002, this auspicious award has been given to Otsego
County citizens who have made a long-term impact on the region and who
have given back to the community through their businesses; Eugene A.
Bettiol, Sr. was one such individual; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Bettiol, Sr., was instrumental in bringing NBT Bank
to Otsego County as its first landlord for the bank's branch on
Southside in January of 1988; and

WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors, Eugene Bettiol, Sr. always gave of
himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Eugene Bettiol, Sr. stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Eugene Bettiol, Sr. has
displayed throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who displayed their commitment to
the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this
Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this posthumous tribute
to Eugene Bettiol, Sr., that future generations may know and appreciate
his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he was held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Eugene Bettiol, Sr. posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished
Citizen Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Eugene Bettitol, Sr.