Bill Text: NY K00566 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Marlene A. Schillinger for her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service to Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-13 - adopted [K00566 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00566-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 566 BY: M. of A. Peoples-Stokes CONGRATULATING Marlene A. Schillinger upon the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service to Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County 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 would devote 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 congratulate Marlene A. Schillinger upon the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service to Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County, to be celebrated at a dinner held in her honor on Tuesday, June 18, 2019; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Bayside, Queens, Marlene A. Schillinger earned both her bachelor's degree in English and education and her master's degree in education from the State University of New York at Buffalo; she furthered her education by taking courses for her doctorate in Sociology of Education in 1994, and graduated from the Leadership Buffalo and Fellows Health Leadership Programs; and WHEREAS, In 1978, Marlene A. Schillinger began her long and distinguished career in human services as a Senior Vocational Services Counselor with the Clarkson Center in Buffalo, New York; she rose through the ranks, serving in various capacities including Assistant Director, Division of Employment and Training from 1991-1995; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Marlene A. Schillinger operated a multi-million dollar program serving youth and adults; managed 55 full-time, salaried and hourly employees; utilized expertise in grant-writing, program development, marketing, issue advocacy, public relations, problem solving and negotiating; and maintained excellent working relationships with consumers, staff, the community and the private sector; and WHEREAS, Since 1995, Marlene A. Schillinger has held the title of President/CEO of Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County in Buffalo, New York, the position from which she will officially retire on June 28, 2019; and WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Marlene A. Schillinger directed and managed the $3.2 million not-for-profit organization; interfaced with volunteer Board of Directors; forged relationships and linkages with various organizations; oversaw community affairs; advocated for those in need of individual services and system-wide change; developed and implemented strategic alliances; participated in funding endeavors on a federal, state and local level; and developed/sustained a marketing plan with limited resources; and WHEREAS, Marlene A. Schillinger has been actively involved in numerous human services organizations such as Poverty Coalition: Educate, the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network, Town Square for Aging, National Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies, Western New York Refugee & Asylee Consortium, Erie County Coordinating Council on Children & Families, Erie County Behavioral Health Care Network, Agency Executive Association, New York State Council on Behavioral Health, Geriatric Mental Health Alliance, The National Council for Community Behavioral Health, Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition, and City of Buffalo, Age Friendly Blue-Ribbon Commission; and WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her profession and community, Marlene A. Schillinger has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the 2013 Community Service Award by the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies; 2012 International Trends and Service Award by the Links, Inc., Erie County Chapter; 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; 2011 Certificate of Appreciation by Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division; 2010 Service Award by Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies; 2010 Social Service Award National Federation for Just Communities; 2007 Leadership Recognition by Food Bank of Western New York; 2001 Leadership Recognition by YWCA of Western New York; 1997 Outstanding Service Award by Yad B'Yad; Pioneer Program Award by Western New York Chemical Dependency Consortium, and the 1996 Humanitarian Achievement Award by Chabad Lubavitch of Buffalo; and WHEREAS, In addition, this remarkable woman was featured in a 1994 United Way of America national campaign film, and participated in an exchange program with United Jewish Communities in 2003; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, 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 congratulate Marlene A. Schillinger upon the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service to Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marlene A. Schillinger.