Bill Text: NY J02441 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Kathy Miller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 14, 2024
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-05-14 - ADOPTED [J02441 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J02441-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2441 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Kathy Miller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 14, 2024 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kathy Miller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorker's Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in The Egg, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during National Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Kathy Miller is a proud native of Oxford, New York, in Chenango County; she brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her volunteer work with the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging (AAA); and WHEREAS, Graduating from Oxford Academy and later obtaining her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta, Kathy Miller embarked on a fulfilling career as a social worker, serving in long-term care facilities across several counties in New York.; and WHEREAS, Kathy Miller's passion for serving older adults led her back to Chenango County, where she served as a case manager and counselor for the Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP), which provides free and objective counseling to older adults on Medicare and other health insurance questions; and WHEREAS, Now retired, Kathy Miller continues her commitment to the community by volunteering during the agency's busy HIICAP season; and WHEREAS, Known for her extensive knowledge and genuine care for her clients, Kathy Miller takes the extra time to build meaningful relationships and ensure comprehensive support for everyone; and WHEREAS, Beyond her volunteer work, Kathy Miller enjoys spending time with her family, including her sons and grandchildren, as well as indulging in her love for travel; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Kathy Miller has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Kathy Miller, a very active and industrious woman, has inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Kathy Miller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 14, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kathy Miller.