Bill Text: NY K00286 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Wilmer and Jo-Ann Lyndaker upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-10 - adopted [K00286 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00286-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1091

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Wilmer  and  Jo-Ann  Lyndaker  upon  the
        occasion   of   their   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 Wilmer and
Jo-Ann Lyndaker upon the  occasion  of  their  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,   Wilmer  "Sonny"  and  Jo-Ann  Lyndaker  have  continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership  in  their  unwavering  service  to  their   community   and,
consequently, has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  their
community, Wilmer and Jo-Ann Lyndaker have  given  tirelessly  of  their
time  and  energies  to  countless organizations, including Lewis County
Opportunities, Loving Lewis County, Lewis County Office for  the  Aging,
Lewis  County  Historical  Society,  Beaver  River Central School, Lewis
County Fair, Croghan Booster Club, and Lewis County Relay for Life; and

  WHEREAS,  This  extraordinary  couple  generously  offers  rides  to
countless  individuals, both old and young, in need of transportation to
their  medical  appointments,  providing  a  kind,  loving,  gentle  and
encouraging attitude to each person they encounter; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  they  are  actively  involved  at  New  Life
Fellowship and volunteer with the annual clean-up at Sunnycide Cemetery;
and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication   shown   by
individuals  for  the benefit of others which Wilmer and Jo-Ann Lyndaker
have displayed throughout their lives; and

  WHEREAS, Wilmer and Jo-Ann Lyndaker have enriched the lives of their
family, friends and  colleagues  through  their  love  and  respect  for
others,  and  through  the  wisdom which comes from many years of living
life to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Wilmer and Jo-Ann Lyndaker upon the occasion of their  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 Wilmer and Jo-Ann Lyndaker.