Bill Text: NY J02252 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the YWCA of Mohawk Valley upon the occasion of hosting their 35th Annual Salute to Outstanding Women on March 21, 2024
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-04-16 - ADOPTED [J02252 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J02252-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2252 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING the YWCA of Mohawk Valley upon the occasion of hosting their 35th Annual Salute to Outstanding Women on March 21, 2024 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the 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 the YWCA of Mohawk Valley upon the occasion of hosting their 35th Annual Salute to Outstanding Women and their award ceremony on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro, New York; and WHEREAS, The Salute to Outstanding Women is a time-honored tradition upheld by the YWCA of Mohawk Valley to celebrate the amazing contributions and outstanding achievements of local women in Herkimer and Oneida counties, honoring the achievements of more than 250 women since the inaugural event in 1989; and WHEREAS, Paying tribute to this year's honorees, who embody the meaning of "Outstanding Women," the following women received awards: Ann Rushlo, Business & Industry; Jennifer Adjodha-Evans, Education; Heather Loveland-Button, Entrepreneur; Patricia M. Sterling, Healthcare; Amy Turner, Human and Public Service; Amiyah Evans, Outstanding Youth; Jen DeWeerth, Social Justice; Tamalin C. Martin, STEAM; and WHEREAS, Nominated by the community and selected by a panel of independent judges, the eight women who received awards were chosen for specific categories of work, sponsored by community organizations; and WHEREAS, Devoted to the community-at-large, all proceeds from the fundraiser directly benefit the YWCA of Mohawk Valley's lifesaving, free, confidential, and 24-hour domestic and sexual violence crisis services; and WHEREAS, The success of the YWCA of Mohawk Valley is in direct correlation to the efforts of its leadership and its members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the institution and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend the members of the YWCA of Mohawk Valley, past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the community it serves; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the YWCA of Mohawk Valley upon the occasion of hosting their 35th Annual Salute to Outstanding Women on March 21, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the YWCA of Mohawk Valley.