Bill Text: NY J02461 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Pat Patron upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Senior of the Year Award by Hamilton County

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-21 - ADOPTED [J02461 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02461-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2461

BY: Senator WALCZYK

        HONORING  Pat  Patron  upon  the  occasion  of her
        designation as recipient of the Senior of  the  Year
        Award by Hamilton County

  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  Pat  Patron
upon  the  occasion of her designation as recipient of the Senior of the
Year Award by Hamilton County; 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, Pat Patron 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,  Born  and  raised  in  Long  Island,  New York, Pat Patron
graduated  from  Mary  Louis  Academy  in  Jamaica  Estates,  New  York;
furthering   her  education,  she  earned  her  college  degree  at  St.
Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Ever active in her community, Pat Patron has been  involved
with  the  Wells  Senior  Club  since  2015, serving as secretary of the
Travel Committee; Meals on Wheels for the  Wells  meal  site  for  seven
years,  delivering  to  those in need; the Friends of the Wells Library,
assisting at book sales; the Wells Central School District as a pen  pal
for  second-grade students for three years; the Sacandaga Task Force for
Senior Living (STFSL) since 2017, contributing  to  the  newsletter  and
other  publicity  efforts,  planning  trips and working at the Pasta and
Wine Tasting fundraiser, the latter for five years;  the  Fulton  County
Office  for  the  Aging,  helping with Thursday lunches for eight years;
and, most recently, the Northville Team for Alzheimer's Respite; and

  WHEREAS,  Before  retirement,  Pat  Patron  worked  as   a   billing
supervisor for Whelan's International; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  lifelong  love  of  reading,  Pat Patron has been
attending the Northville Library Book Group for five years and  actively
writes  poetry;  winning  first  place  and other awards, Pat Patron has
participated in the Hamilton County Senior Arbor Day Poetry Contest  for
five years; and

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

  WHEREAS,  Pat  Patron  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  Pat  Patron  upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Senior of the Year Award by Hamilton County; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Pat Patron.