Senate Resolution No. 1489 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Dr. Bruce Stewart, DDS, upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award by the Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce on October 27, 2023 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Dr. Bruce Stewart, DDS, upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award by the Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce of Oneida, New York, to be celebrated at the chamber's annual dinner at Vernon Downs in Vernon, New York, on Friday, October 27, 2023; and WHEREAS, The Distinguished Service Award is given every year to a community member, business, or organization who has demonstrated service and commitment to improving the local community and making our area a better, more vibrant place to live; and WHEREAS, Bruce Stewart received his degree in biology from Binghamton University in 1978; in 1982, he obtained his dental degree from University at Buffalo School of Dentistry; and WHEREAS, After a one-year residency in general practice at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, and a four-year associateship in Syracuse, Dr. Bruce Stewart established his dental practice in Oneida, New York, in 1987; and WHEREAS, With a desire to provide a facility that could meet his patients' needs, Dr. Bruce Stewart and his staff utilize technological advancements in dentistry; the benefits decrease visits to the office and increase positive outcomes; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individuals, who have enhanced the quality of life in their communities and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their professions, unquestionably have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe, upon its records, this tribute to Dr. Bruce Stewart to recognize and appreciate his admirable character as well as the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. Bruce Stewart, DDS, upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award by the Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce on October 27, 2023; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Bruce Stewart, DDS.