Bill Text: NY J02105 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Jill Jedlicka upon the occasion of being named a Waterkeeper Warrior by the Waterkeeper Alliance
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-20 - ADOPTED [J02105 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02105-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2105 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Jill Jedlicka upon the occasion of being named a Waterkeeper Warrior by the Waterkeeper Alliance WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those individuals and organizations within the great State of New York that are dedicated to the vital work of environmental protection; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jill Jedlicka upon the occasion of being named a Waterkeeper Warrior by the Waterkeeper Alliance on Thursday, June 13, 2019; and WHEREAS, Jill Jedlicka earned this distinction as one of 20 Waterkeeper Warriors in the world for her efforts as Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper to clean up nearly a century's worth of pollution in the Buffalo River, as well as for her ongoing work to restore water and ecosystems on the region's waterfront and waterways; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of the environment which Jill Jedlicka has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon all citizens to recognize and applaud the efforts of individuals who work tirelessly on behalf of protecting our natural surroundings for the benefit of present and future generations of New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Jill Jedlicka upon the occasion of being named a Waterkeeper Warrior by the Waterkeeper Alliance; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jill Jedlicka.