Bill Text: NY J00051 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 51 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Mary Ellen Kalled upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues Forum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00051 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00051-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 51

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Mary  Ellen  Kalled upon the occasion of
        her designation as recipient of the Senior  Lifetime
        Achievement  Award  by  the  Capital District Senior
        Issues Forum on October 10, 2018

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the  community
and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Mary Ellen Kalled upon the occasion of her designation as  recipient  of
the  Senior  Lifetime  Achievement  Award by the Capital District Senior
Issues Forum to  be  celebrated  at  its  19th  Annual  Senior  Lifetime
Achievement   Award   Ceremony   on  Wednesday,  October  10,  2018,  at
Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Capital District Senior Issues  Forum  is  a  voluntary
initiative  among faith communities, organizations and individuals which
provides support for seniors in the capital district  through  education
and dialogue; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  1998, this vital organization has focused on senior
housing issues by bringing  together  caregivers,  faith  organizations,
government  officials,  housing  facilities,  administrators and seniors
themselves; and

  WHEREAS, For the past 19 years, the Capital District  Senior  Issues
Forum  has  honored  hundreds  of senior citizens over the age of 85 for
their lifetime achievements; and

  WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Kalled is being recognized as  an  extraordinary
senior  for  her tireless efforts in making a difference in the lives of
others and for giving selflessly in community service; and

  WHEREAS, Born on November 11, 1933, Mary Ellen Kalled was raised  in
Albany  where  she  attended the Academy of the Holy Names for 12 years;
while there, she developed a love of music, especially the piano; and

  WHEREAS, After graduating  from  the  Boston  University  School  of
Music, Mary Ellen Kalled married her late husband, Emil in 1956; shortly
thereafter,  the couple had four children, Barbara, Kevin, Susan and the
late David; later, Mary Ellen's family was  joined  by  daughter-in-law,
Donna, and son-in-law, Michael; and

  WHEREAS, For the last 25 years, Mary Ellen Kalled has been an active
and  faithful  member  and  volunteer  for  her Blessed Sacrament Church
family serving in various roles such as President of  the  Rosary  Altar
Society,  and  Eucharistic  Minister both in church and to the homebound
who she truly likes to visit and get to know; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, Mary Ellen  Kalled  helps  clean  the  church,
sends  weekly  bulletins  to shut-ins, and works in the thrift store and
food pantry; in this capacity, she  organizes  the  volunteers  for  the
pantry and keeps a detailed register of every client; and

  WHEREAS,  When  she is not helping someone, Mary Ellen Kalled enjoys
spending time with her three beloved  grandchildren,  Chelsea,  Victoria
and Sophia; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the  benefit  of  others  which  Mary  Ellen  Kalled  has
displayed throughout her life; she is an involved, caring person, who is
always  willing  and  able to lend a helping hand, a listening ear and a
kind word; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals  of  such  noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the  citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary  Ellen  Kalled  upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation  as
recipient  of  the  Senior  Lifetime  Achievement  Award  by the Capital
District Senior Issues Forum on October 10, 2018; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Mary Ellen Kalled.