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Mr.
Paul Cleveland, Maintenance Mechanic, at "The Pines Health Care and Rehabilitation
Center" at Machias, was recently presented with a check from the New York
Conservation Officers Association (NYCOA) after our organization learned of
a heart-warming deed Mr. Cleveland had performed. Mr. Cleveland, a resident
of Olean and 11 year employee of this senior citizen facility, is an avid
sportsman. During this past summer, Paul purchased, at his own expense, six
senior fishing licenses for senior residents of the
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facility
who wished to partake in a facility day trip to fish in nearby Harwood Lake.
New York State Environmental Conservation Law authorizes a reduced fishing license
fee for seniors over 70 years old. When Paul learned that, even with this discounted
cost, the event stood to be cost prohibitive for some, he admirably stepped
forward, and personally payed the cost of the licenses for all those wishing
to fish.
Carol
Cunningham, Social Director
for
"The Pines" stated, "Paul is caring and respectful of all our residents and
is routinely involved in activity events".
In presenting
this reimbursement check, Lt. Tom Scott of the NYS DEC Division of Law Enforcement,
applauded Mr. Cleveland on his selfless and generous action, noting that "Paul's
commendable act serves as positive example for us all to follow." The New
York Conservation Officers Association is planning to provide additional financial
support to this senior citizen facility to cover future license expenses associated
with facility sponsored fishing trips.
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