Bill Text: NY K02070 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 2070

NY State Legislature page for K02070

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Anne Sebeck upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 14, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-06 - adopted [K02070 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02070-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 2070

BY: M. of A. Angelino

        HONORING  Anne  Sebeck  upon  the  occasion of her
        designation for special recognition by the New  York
        State Office for the Aging on May 14, 2024

  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 Anne  Sebeck
upon  the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New
York State Office for the Aging on Tuesday, May 14, 2024,  at  The  Hart
Theater  Lounge  at  the Egg Performing Arts Theater at the Empire State
Plaza in 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, Anne Sebeck of Otsego County has continually displayed  the
utmost  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,  Anne  Sebeck's life journey includes pursuing her dream of
becoming a cosmetologist, supporting her  husband  during  his  military
service,  and  further during his career as a New York State Trooper, as
well as raising three children in Gilbertsville, New  York;  even  while
managing  her  own  hair  salon  and teaching at Gilbertsville Mt. Upton
School, she remained deeply involved in volunteer  work,  always  giving
back, justly earning her this esteemed recognitition; and

  WHEREAS,  An  active  officer  of  the  local  Grange,  Anne  Sebeck
contributes  her  time  to  various  committees,  including   organizing
Christmas    gifts    for   50   children,   coordinating   treats   for
trick-or-treaters, ringing the bell for Salvation  Army  donations,  and
serving  meals to homebound older adults; she also plays a critical role
in the annual Garden Club Flower Show at the country fair, working  with
local youth to prepare exhibits; and

  WHEREAS,  This  esteemed  honoree  gives of her time during election
season, serves on her town's ethics board, is a  volunteer  for  Habitat
for  Humanity,  has  traveled  to  New Orleans to lead a mission trip to
assist residents after Hurricane Katrina, and serves as a  lay  pastoral
caregiver  for  her  church,  providing  care  and  support to community
members in need; and


  WHEREAS,  Further,  as  president  of American Legion Auxiliary Unit
1339, Anne  Sebeck  leads  efforts  such  as  organizing  blood  drives,
supporting  local  Veterans Day activities, and championing the Flag for
Heroes program; and

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

  WHEREAS, Anne Sebeck 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 Anne Sebeck upon the  occasion  of  her  designation  for  special
recognition  by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 14, 2024;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Anne Sebeck.