Commending Douglas DiGesare upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2026 Leadership Award and the Years of Service Award by the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation

This bill formally commends Douglas DiGesare for receiving the 2026 Leadership Award and Years of Service Award from the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation. The resolution highlights his 35-year career with The Arc Erie County, where he has progressed from a residential manager to chief executive officer, recognizing his long-term dedication to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By adopting this measure, the legislative body acknowledges his specific achievements, such as leading the Black Water Acres initiative, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him as an official record of the honor.