Bill Text: NY J02164 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Tom Krueger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Employee of Distinction Award by LeadingAge New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02164 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02164-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2164

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Tom  Krueger  upon  the  occasion of his
        designation  as  recipient  of   the   Employee   of
        Distinction Award by LeadingAge New York

  WHEREAS,  Individuals  and  organizations  devoted  to improving the
quality of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity  and
self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and

  WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these individuals and
organizations   to   be   recognized   for  the  significance  of  their
contributions and efforts to assist  others  in  developing  the  skills
necessary to be successful, productive citizens; and

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tom Krueger
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of  the  Employee  of
Distinction  Award  by LeadingAge New York, to be celebrated on Tuesday,
July 30, 2019, at Avila Retirement Community, Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Founded in 1961, LeadingAge New York, formerly the New York
Association of Homes & Services for the Aging,  is  the  only  statewide
organization   representing  the  entire  continuum  of  not-for-profit,
mission-driven and public senior living and services, including  nursing
homes,  home  care  agencies,  senior  housing,  retirement communities,
assisted living, adult  care  facilities,  adult  day  health  care  and
managed long term care; and

  WHEREAS,   LeadingAge   New   York's   nearly   500  not-for-profit,
mission-driven and public provider members serve  an  estimated  500,000
New Yorkers of all ages annually; and

  WHEREAS, A Maintenance-HVAC Technician at Avila Retirement Community
for  the  past  six  years, Tom Krueger performs all of his tasks with a
smile on his face and a kind demeanor; and

  WHEREAS, Tom Krueger gives tirelessly of his time  and  energies  to
Avila  Retirement Community; he is truly a master of his trade and holds
himself to the highest of standards; and

  WHEREAS, As an HVAC specialist,  Tom  Krueger  is  always  on  call,
coming in on his days off when necessary; and

  WHEREAS, Tom Krueger is steadfastly devoted to his family and spends
his  free  time as a volunteer softball coach from little league through
high school; he has also helped build homes for those  in  need  through
Habitat for Humanity; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition,  as a snowmobile enthusiast, Tom Krueger has
given of his time to Frontier Sno-Riders; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed is  the  occurrence  of  such  a  compassionate
blending  of  strength,  leadership,  intellect,  and commitment as that
demonstrated by Tom Krueger over a lifetime of sacrifice and  dedication
to others; and


  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are  brought  to  our
attention,  they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Tom  Krueger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Employee of Distinction Award by LeadingAge  New  York;  and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Tom Krueger.