Bill Text: NY K00551 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Jillian Shaver upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2019 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award by the Zonta Club of Oswego
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-12 - adopted [K00551 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00551-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 551 BY: M. of A. Barclay HONORING Jillian Shaver upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2019 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award by the Zonta Club of Oswego on June 18, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who devoted themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jillian Shaver upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2019 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award by the Zonta Club of Oswego to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, Oswego, New York; and WHEREAS, Since 1985, the Zonta Club of Oswego has presented the prestigious Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award to a woman who has dedicated herself to her community and who serves as a role model for young women; Jillian Shaver is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Originally from Connecticut, Jillian Shaver studied and earned her degree in child development and psychology at George Washington University before residing in various states with her husband, an Oswego native and United States Naval Officer; and WHEREAS, In 2012, Jillian Shaver and her young family settled in Oswego, New York, where she worked tirelessly to build the Children's Museum of Oswego (CMOO), truly dedicating herself to her community and providing a fun developmental opportunity for children to explore and learn about the world around them; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Jillian Shaver, the Children's Museum of Oswego not only offers the museum in the center of the city, but also brings exhibits to the community in the Children's Park at Harborfest, Oswego Farmers Market, and other events throughout the year; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the Children's Museum of Oswego, Jillian Shaver gives of her time and energies to Trinity Catholic School, Harborfest Children's Park Committee, United Way and the Literacy Council; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Jillian Shaver has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their two children, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Jillian Shaver, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jillian Shaver upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2019 Amelia Earhart Woman of Achievement Award by the Zonta Club of Oswego on June 18, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jillian Shaver.