Bill Text: NY J01809 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1809 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Janet McFetridge upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-04 - ADOPTED [J01809 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01809-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1809

BY: Senator LITTLE

        HONORING Janet McFetridge 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 Janet
McFetridge 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, Janet McFetridge ascribes to the philosophy that each of us
has  talents  and gifts to offer as a way to better our communities; her
role in purchasing and establishing  the  Champlain  Meeting  House  has
offered  the  community  an ideal location for small meetings, community
events, and learning opportunities; and

  WHEREAS, Born and raised in Oregon, Janet  McFetridge  attended  the
University  of Poitiers in France; she received her bachelor's degree in
French from Oregon State University and her master's  degree  in  French
Education from the University of Oregon; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual  for  the  benefit  of  others  which  Janet  McFetridge  has
displayed throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  Janet McFetridge, 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  Janet McFetridge 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 Janet McFetridge.