Bill Text: NY J00876 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Maria Ringlund upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on May 7, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-09 - ADOPTED [J00876 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00876-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 876

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMENDING Maria Ringlund upon the occasion of her
        induction  into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on May 7,
        2023

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor  and  pay
tribute  to those individuals whose commitment to promoting the richness
and  diversity  of  the  performing,  visual,  and  literary  arts,  has
contributed  to the strength, vitality, and cultural enrichment of their
communities and the great State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Maria Ringlund upon the occasion of her induction into the  Rome
Arts  Hall  of  Fame  on  Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Capitol Theatre in
Rome, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Individuals devoted to improving the quality  of  life  for
others,  enabling  them  to  build  lives  of dignity and self-worth are
deserving of the highest praise and recognition; Maria Ringlund  is  one
such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Maria Ringlund has specialized in portrait photography and
photo restoration along  with  custom  graphic  layout  services,  while
providing  space  for  local  visual artists and crafters to display and
sell their creations in The Photo Shoppe Fusion Art  and  Gift  Gallery,
truly  enriching  the lives of her fellow community members by fostering
platforms for art to thrive; and

  WHEREAS, The arts are the building blocks of civilization; they  are
central   to  human  expression;  they  enlighten  us  and  inspire  the
imagination; educational institutions,  individuals,  and  organizations
which  further  such  worthy  purposes  richly merit the recognition and
appreciation of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New
York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  Maria Ringlund upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome
Arts Hall of Fame on May 7, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Maria Ringlund.