LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating James Neider of Batavia, New York,
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2012 Geneseean
of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business organ-
izations and individuals that generously contribute to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late James Neider of Batavia, New York, upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the 2012 Geneseean of the Year Award by the
Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated at the Chamber's Annual Awards Ceremony, to be held on Satur-
day, April 13, 2013, at the Clarion Hotel; and
WHEREAS, A Vietnam-era U.S. Army veteran, James Neider of Batavia, New
York, is the former County Commander and current Adjutant of the Genesee
County American Legion; he is also Liaison to the Joint Veterans Council
and Veterans Support Network; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James Neider organizes the Flags for First Grad-
ers program for schools countywide, as well as the Four Chaplins Sunday
program in LeRoy, New York; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Glenn S. Loomis American Legion Post 332,
James Neider has been its past Commander and is an honorary Life Member;
he is also Chairman of the Genesee Veterans Club Board of Trustees and
Adjutant, and a member of the Post Color Guard; and
WHEREAS, James Neider organized the Joint Veterans Council to unify
all area service organizations to better serve local veterans; he organ-
ized an Honor Guard from these units to serve at military funerals; in
addition, he is the Assistant Chairman and Treasurer for the Genesee
County War Memorial Fund; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Genesee Veterans' Support Network, James
Neider works with other members to help veterans to acclimate to peace-
time life after military duty; he is also working with federal officials
to bring a veterans cemetery to Western New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to James Neider of
Batavia, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate James Neider of Batavia, New York, upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2012 Geneseean of the Year Award by the
Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Neider, Batavia, New York.