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Prevention Connections Presents Joseph Roberti, Jr. With the Prevention Advocate Award At its 1st Annual Legislative Breakfast (Kingston) The 1st Prevention Connections "Advocate Award" was presented to Ulster County Legislator Joseph Roberti, Jr. in recognition of his efforts to reduce the impact of smoking in the community.

Joe has been an Ulster County Legislator since 1996 and the Chairman of the Public Health Committee since 2000. He has always been a strong advocate for Clean Indoor Air Legislation. Before the state passed the strong statewide law last year, Joe had sponsored a Clean Indoor Air law for Ulster County.

Chronogram quote: Roberti’s motivation is both personal and aimed at the public health issue that smoking represents.

“I had a family member who got sick from smoking and that was the impetus to start pushing for legislation. Every person knows someone who’s had their life affected by smoking, now I’m one of them, and I’m in a position to do something about it,” he explains.

Those of us who work for drug-free communities in Ulster County thank Joe Roberti for his commitment and his support. Every Ulster County citizen is in his debt.

If you know someone you would like to recognize for their contribution to building strong, healthy communities in Ulster County, let us know.