Bill Text: NY J00041 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Bruce Sowalski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Sister Mary Coons Award by The Food Pantries for the Capital District

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00041 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00041-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 41

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Bruce  Sowalski upon the occasion of his
        designation as recipient of the  Sister  Mary  Coons
        Award  by The Food Pantries for the Capital District
        on October 4, 2018

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize  and  acknowledge  those  within  our  midst  who  have   made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

  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 Bruce
Sowalski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Sister
Mary Coons Award by The Food Pantries for the Capital  District,  to  be
observed  at  its  7th  Annual  Harvest Evening Celebration on Thursday,
October 4, 2018, at Franklin Plaza in Troy, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Bruce Sowalski is receiving this auspicious award  for  his
many  contributions to The Food Pantries of the Capital District, and to
the people this valuable organization serves; and

  WHEREAS, Since 2005, Bruce Sowalski has been a strong  supporter  of
the  fight  against  hunger;  through  the years, he has served The Food
Pantries for the  Capital  District  in  numerous  capacities  including
unloading  the  2,000  pound twice-monthly food deliveries and unloading
their weekly 5,000 pound deliveries every Monday; and

  WHEREAS, In 2011,  Bruce  Sowalski  became  a  member  of  The  Food
Pantries  Board  of  Directors, and from 2014-2016, he held the title of
President; today, he is the Secretary of the Board  and  serves  on  its
Finance,  Personnel  and  Building Committees; he also regularly attends
member meetings; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his  work  with  The  Food  Pantries,  Bruce
Sowalski  volunteers  with  the  Sand  Lake  Business  Association,  the
Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane
Society; and

  WHEREAS, Bruce Sowalski truly believes that we can all find ways  to
give  to our community, and knows that by doing so, he gets more than he
gives; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative  Body  that  those  who
enhance  the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly  have  earned  the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bruce Sowalski upon the occasion of his designation  as  recipient
of  the  Sister  Mary  Coons  Award by The Food Pantries for the Capital
District; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bruce Sowalski.