Bill Text: NY J03346 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3346 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Jeff Weiss upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2020 Third Age Achievement Award for Volunteerism by LifePath

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-12-28 - ADOPTED [J03346 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03346-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3346

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Jeff  Weiss  upon  the  occasion  of his
        designation as  recipient  of  the  2020  Third  Age
        Achievement Award for Volunteerism by LifePath

  WHEREAS,  From  time  to  time  this  Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals  it  wishes  to  recognize  for  their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jeff Weiss
upon the occasion of his designation  as  recipient  of  the  Third  Age
Achievement  Award  for Volunteerism by LifePath which was celebrated at
its 24th Annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, September 25, 2020; and

  WHEREAS,  Each  year,   this   auspicious   event   recognizes   the
contributions  area  residents  and  professionals  have  made  in their
communities during the Third Age, after turning 60 years-old,  of  their
lives; Jeff Weiss is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and

  WHEREAS,  LifePath  is  dedicated  to  keeping  older  neighbors and
friends healthy and safe by providing effective programs and support  to
help them stay connected to their communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Jeff  Weiss is a pillar in his community; currently, he is
the owner and CEO of Glennpeter Jewelers, which he took  over  from  his
father who had opened the store in 1950; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his successful career as a businessman, Jeff
Weiss  is  a well-known volunteer in the Capital District; he has been a
mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters for more than 30 years;  serves  on
numerous boards of directors including the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society,
Maria  College,  and the Committee for the Holocaust Memorial; and is an
advisor to Eyes Wide Open, an organization to end human trafficking; and

  WHEREAS, Service to community and country is the foundation  of  our
society, and the contributions and future efforts of those in service to
them  are  a  vital  part  of,  and valuable asset to, the fabric of our
communities; 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 Jeff Weiss upon the occasion of his designation  as  recipient  of
the  2020  Third Age Achievement Award for Volunteerism by LifePath; and
be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Jeff Weiss.