Bill Text: NY J01817 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1817 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Lorrie Roach upon the occasion of being named the 2019 Citizen of the Years by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce on June 6, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-04 - ADOPTED [J01817 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01817-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 482

BY: M. of A. Crouch

        HONORING  Lorrie  Roach upon the occasion of being
        named the 2019 Citizen of the Years  by  the  Sidney
        Chamber of Commerce on June 6, 2019

  WHEREAS,  From time to time we take note of certain individuals whom
we wish to recognize for their  valued  contributions  and  to  publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lorrie Roach
upon  the  occasion  of being named the 2019 Citizen of the Years by the
Sidney Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated  at  its  Annual  Dinner  on
Thursday,  June  6, 2019, at the Sidney Fire Department Training Center;
and

  WHEREAS, Born and raised in Chicago,  Lorrie  Roach  graduated  from
Northern Illinois University, where she met her late husband Dick Roach,
a  native  of  Delaware  County;  in 1972, they relocated to Sidney, New
York, with their daughter, Pamela; and

  WHEREAS,  Shortly  thereafter,  Lorrie  Roach  became  a  vital  and
treasured  member  of  her  new community; in 1974, she organized a Beta
Sigma Phi Chapter, and has been an active member  ever  since;  she  has
held  all  of  the  officer  positions  in the sorority and has overseen
countless programs

  WHEREAS, Lorrie Roach has  also  been  actively  involved  with  the
Sidney  Chamber  of  Commerce; she organized the annual Jolly Holly Days
Parade and related events for many years, and the annual Spring Tea from
2007-2015; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, Lorrie Roach  has  always  been  available  to
answer questions or provide information at the Chamber of Commerce table
at  public  events  such  as  the summer Arts and Music Festival and the
Business Expo; and

  WHEREAS, In 2014, Lorrie Roach became  a  director  for  the  Sidney
United  Way,  and  served  as  president in 2018; she is a member of the
Literacy Boosters Committee, and served as a director on  the  board  of
the former "The Hospital" in Sidney; and

  WHEREAS,  This  remarkable  woman  was  also one of the founders and
president of the local Hill and Valley Garden Club which is  responsible
for beautification projects throughout Sidney including the new "Welcome
To Sidney" sign; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  Lorrie Roach holds the title of chairperson of the
Sidney Shade Tree Commission, which is responsible for the annual  Arbor
Day  Celebration,  planning for tree planting in the village and working
to continue obtaining the designation  of  Sidney  as  a  Tree  City,  a
program of the National Arbor Day Association; and

  WHEREAS,  Prior  to  beginning  her  interior design business in the
1980s, Lorrie Roach served as the teacher-director of  Tri-Town  Nursery
School  in Sidney for 15 years; currently semi-retired, she continues to
work as a kitchen and interior designer and  enjoys  reading,  gardening
and  making  home  crafted  greeting cards to send to friends and family
throughout the year; and

  WHEREAS, Lorrie Roach is an inspiration  to  many  people,  and  her
dedication and commitment to the Village of Sidney have proven her to be
the epitome of true leadership; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Lorrie Roach upon the occasion of being named the 2019 Citizen of
the Years by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce on June 6, 2019; and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lorrie Roach.