Bill Text: NY J02254 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Peter G. Ten Eyck II upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award by Lifepath

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-04-26 - ADOPTED [J02254 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02254-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2254

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING Peter G. Ten Eyck II upon the occasion of
        his  designation  as  recipient  of  the  Third  Age
        Achievement Award by Lifepath on April 29, 2022

  WHEREAS, From time to time  this  Legislative  Body  takes  note  of
certain  extraordinary  individuals  it  wishes  to  recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Peter G. Ten
Eyck II upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of  the  Third
Age  Achievement  Award by Lifepath, to be celebrated at its 26th Annual
Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 29, 2022,  at  Wolferts  Roost  Country
Club, Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Lifepath  is  dedicated  to  keeping  older  neighbors and
friends healthy and safe by providing effective programs and support  to
help them stay connected to their communities; and

  WHEREAS,   Each   year,   this   auspicious   event  recognizes  the
contributions area  residents  and  professionals  have  made  in  their
communities  during  the  Third  Age  of  their  lives (after turning 60
years-old); Peter G. Ten Eyck II is truly deserving of this  prestigious
award; and

  WHEREAS,  A  graduate of Cornell University, Peter G. Ten Eyck II is
the owner of Indian Ladder Farms Inc., an apple orchard, cider mill  and
retail  farm  market  located two miles west of Voorheesville, New York;
and

  WHEREAS, Peter G. Ten Eyck II and his wife Rose-Marie, are the  10th
generation  of the family living in the Capital District; currently, the
104 year-old farm is being run by the 11th  generation,  daughter  Laura
and son Peter; and

  WHEREAS,  In addition to his farming duties, Peter G. Ten Eyck II is
a Director of The New York Center for Agriculture and Medicine, and is a
member of New York's Apple Research and Development Board,  as  well  as
several  advisory  boards  in  the community and around the State of New
York; and

  WHEREAS, Peter G. Ten Eyck II also held the title  of  President  of
the  New York State Horticultural Society and Vice-Chairman of the Board
of Directors of the Albany Institute of  History  and  Art,  and  was  a
member of the New York State Commission on Constitutional Revision; and

  WHEREAS,  Peter  G.  Ten Eyck II was both the Director and member of
the Executive Committee of KeyCorp and the Board  of  Directors  of  the
Voorheesville  Central  School  District,  and  Trustee  of  the  Albany
Academy; and

  WHEREAS, In 2001, Peter G. Ten Eyck II was  named  Trustee  Emeritus
after 12 years of service to his alma mater, Cornell University; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefits of others which Peter G.  Ten  Eyck  II  has
displayed throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Peter  G.  Ten  Eyck  II  upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2022 Third Age Achievement Award by Lifepath; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Peter G. Ten Eyck II.