Bill Text: NY J00161 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Earl Davis upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years of distinguished service as a photojournalist for WKTV of Utica, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2025-01-14 - ADOPTED [J00161 Detail]

Download: New_York-2025-J00161-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 161

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING Earl Davis upon the occasion of his
        retirement after more than 30 years of distinguished
        service  as a photojournalist for WKTV of Utica, New
        York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that  the  quality
and  character  of life in this great Empire State is indelibly enriched
by the faithful and untiring  efforts  of  those  individuals  who  have
helped shape the history of journalism in their area; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Earl  Davis upon the occasion of his retirement after more
than 30 years of distinguished service as a photojournalist for WKTV, to
be celebrated with a party in his honor on Sunday, January 5,  2025,  at
Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse in Utica, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  As  a photojournalist at WKTV for over three decades, Earl
Davis has enjoyed meeting new people from all walks of life; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure, Earl Davis has  captured
countless  images  of  worthy  events; his most memorable experience was
traveling to Washington D.C. with a group of World War II veterans  from
Herkimer County to visit the memorial built in their honor; and

  WHEREAS,  Earl Davis has been the proud recipient of numerous awards
and accolades from state and regional journalism organizations  for  his
role as a photojournalist, including New York State Associated Press and
New York State Broadcasters Association Awards; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community,  Earl  Davis  has  volunteered  for  many  years   with   the
Boilermaker Road Race, serving as Sound Communications Director; and

  WHEREAS,  Originally  from  Ogdensburg,  New York, Earl Davis enjoys
spending time with his wife, Kathy, and their dog, Edna; he also  enjoys
biking, kayaking, hiking and skiing; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  occurrence  of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership,  intellect,  and  commitment  as  that
demonstrated  by  Earl Davis over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication
to others; and

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals who have diligently and consistently, year after year,
captured the history of their communities and  brought  local  news  and
news of the larger world to their audience; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Earl Davis upon the occasion of his retirement  after  more
than  30 years of distinguished service as a photojournalist for WKTV of
Utica, New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Earl Davis.