Bill Text: NY K00231 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Susan Arthur upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-28 - adopted [K00231 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00231-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 943

BY: Senator O'MARA

        HONORING  Susan  Arthur  upon  the occasion of her
        designation for special recognition by the New  York
        State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019

  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 Susan Arthur
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 21, 2019, 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,  Raised  in  Marcellus,  New  York,  Susan  Arthur earned a
teaching degree in Physical Education and Biology from  SUNY  Brockport;
she  went  on to receive her master's degree in the same fields of study
from SUNY Cortland; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the  completion  of  her  studies,  Susan  Arthur  was
offered  a position at the Canisteo School District and made the move to
Steuben County to begin a 33-year career  teaching  Physical  Education,
Life Science and Biology; and

  WHEREAS, Well-known throughout the county as "Coach" to many soccer,
basketball,  softball  and  baseball team members, Susan Arthur spent 36
years coaching youth sports; she also served as  the  President  of  the
Bath  Little  League,  and  was  appointed  as  the first Woman Athletic
Director in New York State; and

  WHEREAS, After her retirement from teaching in  2002,  Susan  Arthur
dedicated  herself to her other passion of giving back to the community;
she has volunteered at Ira Davenport Hospital for  the  past  12  years,
transporting  patients  by  wheelchair,  running  errands throughout the
building, and carrying medical samples to the lab for processing; and

  WHEREAS, Susan Arthur has also given  tirelessly  of  her  time  and
energies  for  the  past  17  years  to the Finger Lakes SPCA, where she
spends an average of 40-50 hours a week caring for at-risk animals;  her
volunteer   roles   include   Facilities   Manager,  Outreach  Volunteer
Coordinator, Equine Supply Coordinator and Fundraising Facilitator; and


  WHEREAS,  In addition, she is a member of the Emergency Rescue Team,
taking care of logistics and participating in the rescue of animals from
horrible conditions; and

  WHEREAS, With her throughout have been  her  husband  of  44  years,
James,  and  their  two sons, as well as two grandchildren, who have all
shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by  an
individual  for  the  benefit of others which Susan Arthur has displayed
throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS, Susan Arthur, 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 Susan Arthur upon the occasion  of  her  designation  for  special
recognition  by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Susan Arthur.