Bill Text: NY J00052 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Alan Iselin upon the occasion of his 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 [J00052 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00052-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 52

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Alan  Iselin  upon  the  occasion of his
        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
Alan Iselin upon the occasion of his 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, Alan Iselin is being recognized as an extraordinary  senior
for  his  tireless efforts in making a difference in the lives of others
and for giving selflessly in community service; and

  WHEREAS, Born on February 23,  1926,  in  New  Jersey,  Alan  Iselin
attended  college  in Miami, Florida; he proudly served his country as a
member of the United States Navy during World War II; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military  service,  Alan  Iselin
worked  in the motion picture industry followed by investment management
consulting, which he is still active with today; and

  WHEREAS, Alan Iselin has always been an active and treasured  member
of  his  community;  he  is  most proud of the work that he has done for
several institutions of higher  learning  and  healthcare  organizations
where  he has held various roles including SUNY Trustee, Chairman of St.
Peter's Hospital and many more; and

  WHEREAS, Through the years, Alan Iselin has witnessed  the  election
of  the  first  African-American  President  of  the State University of

Albany and the expansion of a community hospital into a broad network of
care; always happy to share his knowledge, he has graciously led several
fundraising campaigns for many community health services; and

  WHEREAS,  As  a  faithful  member  of  Congregation Beth Emeth, Alan
Iselin and his late wife, Barbara, also  played  a  vital  role  in  the
local, state and national Jewish community; and

  WHEREAS,  A  gentleman  of  true  character,  Alan Iselin has left a
legacy of getting back more than you give; rare indeed is the impressive
dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others  which  Alan
Iselin has displayed throughout his life; 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  Alan  Iselin upon the occasion of his 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 Alan Iselin.