Bill Text: NY J01812 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Robyn Martin 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 [J01812 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01812-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1812 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Robyn Martin 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 Robyn Martin 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, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community of Malone, New York in Franklin County, Robyn Martin volunteered more than 190 hours of her time to Hospice of the North County in 2018; and WHEREAS, Robyn Martin has continued to share her skills in finance, and has been instrumental in donor management and fundraising; and WHEREAS, In addition, she is frequently found volunteering at her church, and helping to distribute food at the local food pantry; and WHEREAS, Robyn Martin truly has a heart of gold, and is always willing to lend a helping hand, regardless of the task asked of her; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Robyn Martin has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Robyn Martin, 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 Robyn Martin 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 Robyn Martin.