Bill Text: NY J01808 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Joan Aubin 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) 2019-06-04 - ADOPTED [J01808 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01808-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1808 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Joan Aubin 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 Joan Aubin upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers' 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, Joan Aubin has volunteered for the past eight years with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) where she helps transport fellow neighbors and friends to and from doctor appointments, does their grocery shopping, and stops by for a friendly visit almost daily throughout the week; and WHEREAS, In addition, she gives of her time and energies to the Willsboro Congregational Church, serving as its Treasurer, setting up for events and dinners, and calling the Bingo numbers; and WHEREAS, A resident of Essex County for most of her life, Joan Aubin graduated from Willsboro Central School before moving to Elizabethtown where she worked for Grand Union for 28 years; she moved back to Willsboro in 2010 and currently resides in Lakewood senior housing; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Joan Aubin has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two daughters, five grandchildren, many step grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Joan Aubin, 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 Joan Aubin 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 Joan Aubin.