Bill Text: NY J01504 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Arlene Moore-Bolster-Green upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-21 - ADOPTED [J01504 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01504-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1504

BY: Senator LITTLE

        HONORING   Arlene   Moore-Bolster-Green  upon  the
        occasion of her designation for special  recognition
        by  the  New  York State Office for the Aging on May
        21, 2019

  WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and  knowledge
to  the  increasingly  active  roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a  vital  part  of,  and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to honor Arlene
Moore-Bolster-Green upon the occasion of  her  designation  for  special
recognition  by  the  New  York State Office for the Aging at its Annual
Older New Yorker's Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Hart
Theatre Lounge in The Egg, Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens  during
National Older Americans Month; and

  WHEREAS,  Members  of  older generations have helped build and shape
our Nation to be the greatest in  the  world;  they  have  defended  our
freedoms  and  values  to ensure that those who come after them may have
better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts  more
visible  and  more  a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A  lifelong  resident  of  Fort  Ann,  New  York,   Arlene
Moore-Bolster-Green  grew up an only child regularly attending community
meetings with her mother, who she credits for her  steadfast  commitment
to volunteerism; and

  WHEREAS,  As  President  of  the  Old Stone House Library committee,
Arlene Moore-Bolster-Green works tirelessly  to  organize  programs  for
both  children  and adults; in addition, she was instrumental in getting
the library placed on  the  State  and  National  Registry  of  Historic
Places; and

  WHEREAS,  Arlene  Moore-Bolster-Green is a 66-year charter member of
the Court Mater Mariae, Catholic Daughters of America, where she was the
Regent and currently serves as Treasurer; she is  also  on  the  Finance
Committee of St. Anne's Catholic Church; and

  WHEREAS,  A  founding  member  of  the  Fort Ann Historical Society,
Arlene Moore-Bolster-Green now serves as its President; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2007,  after  six  years  of  research,  writing   and
collecting pictures, Arlene Moore-Bolster-Green was a vital component to
the  completion  and  publishing  of  the  book,  Fort Ann: 300 Years of
History; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary woman has given of her time
and energies to Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Fort  Ann  Cemetery

Association,  Fort  Ann Central School Alumni Association, Fort Ann Town
Recreation Committee,  Fort  Ann  Canal  Beautification  Committee,  and
Laureate Alpha Mu of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; and

  WHEREAS,  After  graduating from Plattsburgh State Teachers College,
Arlene Moore-Bolster-Green went on to have an illustrious 34-year career
in education; after retiring in 1992, she served as a Real Estate  Agent
for several years; and

  WHEREAS,    Today,    when   she   is   not   volunteering,   Arlene
Moore-Bolster-Green  enjoys  being  with  her  family,  flower  gardens,
traveling, playing golf, and spending the winter months in Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others  which  Arlene  Moore-Bolster-Green
has displayed throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  Arlene  Moore-Bolster-Green, a very active and industrious
woman, has inspired and enriched the lives of those she  serves  through
her  volunteerism,  generously  sharing  the wisdom gained over years of
experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Arlene  Moore-Bolster-Green  upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by the New York State Office for  the  Aging  on
May 21, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Arlene Moore-Bolster-Green.