Bill Text: NY K00683 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Special Service Recognition of the Year Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-21 - adopted [K00683 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00683-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 683

BY: M. of A. Hawley

        HONORING Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship upon
        the  occasion of its designation as recipient of the
        2019 Special Service Recognition of the  Year  Award
        by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce

  WHEREAS,  Individuals  and  organizations  devoted  to improving the
quality of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity  and
self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and

  WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these individuals and
organizations   to   be   recognized   for  the  significance  of  their
contributions and efforts to assist  others  in  developing  the  skills
necessary to be successful, productive citizens; and

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Purple Pony
Therapeutic  Horsemanship  upon  the  occasion  of  its  designation  as
recipient  of  the 2019 Special Service Recognition of the Year Award by
the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, to be  celebrated  at  its  47th
Annual  Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Quality Inn &
Suites in Batavia, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Purple Pony  Therapeutic  Horsemanship  is  receiving  this
auspicious  award  for its demonstrated growth and commitment to Genesee
County; and

  WHEREAS,  Located  in  LeRoy,  New  York,  Purple  Pony  focuses  on
therapeutic  horsemanship,  equine  activities  organized  and taught by
knowledgeable and skilled instructors to  people  with  disabilities  or
those with diverse needs; and

  WHEREAS,    Purple   Pony's   certified   therapeutic   horsemanship
instructors tirelessly serve the  special  needs  population,  typically
those  with  an intellectual or developmental disability, from ages four
through late adulthood; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, under  the  able  leadership  of  Purple  Pony
President   and   Board  Chair  Daniel  Kilker,  students'  progress  in
equestrian skills while improving their cognitive, emotional, social and
behavioral skills; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished  history,  Purple  Pony  Therapeutic
Horsemanship  has  demonstrated  continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship  is  in
direct correlation to the efforts of its hardworking and dedicated staff
and volunteers, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized
by   an   impressive   commitment,   an  unbridled  enthusiasm,  and  an
uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of  the
organization and the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Purple Pony Therapeutic
Horsemanship; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated  and  recognized  by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship  upon  the  occasion  of  its
designation  as recipient of the 2019 Special Service Recognition of the
Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Daniel  Kilker,  President and Board Chair, Purple Pony
Therapeutic Horsemanship.