Bill Text: NY K00353 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Kathleen LaMoreaux 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) 2019-05-06 - adopted [K00353 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00353-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 353

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

        HONORING  Kathleen  LaMoreaux 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  Kathleen
LaMoreaux  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, Kathleen LaMoreaux  has  continually  demonstrated  extreme
competence,  extraordinary  intelligence  and diligent leadership in her
unwavering service to her community and, consequently, has been selected
for this most prestigious honor; and

  WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Kate, Kathleen LaMoreaux began  her
illustrious career teaching in West Irondequoit and continued in Watkins
Glen  Central  Schools  where  she taught English and coached the Girls'
Swim Team, amassing an impressive record of wins and state titles; and

  WHEREAS, As a 4-H leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, and a member of  the
CASA  Board,  Kathleen  LaMoreaux has been able to continue working with
children outside of the classroom; since 1973, she has been the  Program
Director  and  Instructor for the American Red Cross Summer Swim Program
in which thousands of Schuyler County children and adults  have  learned
to swim; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  her
community, Kathleen LaMoreaux volunteers for CareFirst, the  Office  for
the  Aging  Advisory Council, the Lions Club, St. James Episcopal Church
as a Senior Warden, and the Watkins-Montour  Lions  Club  as  an  active
member and past President; and

  WHEREAS,  As  an  avid  hammered dulcimer player, Kathleen LaMoreaux
also volunteers her musical talents to local organizational  fundraisers
and events; and

  WHEREAS,  Kathleen  LaMoreaux stays connected to her former students
directing and organizing the annual Summer Swim Program;  she  currently
leads  19  staff  members  including teen volunteers who are training to
become swim instructors; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition, she is a Certified Swim Official in New York
State and has educated thousands  of  children  on  how  to  swim  while
promoting water safety; and

  WHEREAS,  Kathleen  LaMoreaux  is  a member of the Watkins Glen High
School Section IV Athletic and Schuyler County Halls of Fame; and

  WHEREAS, A lifetime resident of New York State,  Kathleen  LaMoreaux
graduated  from  Watkins  Glen  High  School before earning a bachelor's
degree from SUNY Cortland and a master's degree in education from Elmira
College; and

  WHEREAS, Kathleen and David LaMoreaux were  united  in  marriage  in
1970, and together they raised two sons, Peter and Philip; today, she is
the proud grandmother of four grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,   Rare   indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by
individuals for the benefit  of  others  which  Kathleen  LaMoreaux  has
displayed throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  Kathleen  LaMoreaux  has enriched the lives of her family,
friends and colleagues through her 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  Kathleen  LaMoreaux  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 Kathleen LaMoreaux.