Honor Raneta Holland Award

Senate Resolution No. 1111 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Raneta Holland upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American spirit, demonstrating personal courage and determination; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Raneta Holland upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.; and WHEREAS, The Annual Joslin Awards Program of the New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) respectfully acknowledges individuals in New York communities who strengthen the Preferred Source Program through jobs well done; and WHEREAS, Raneta Holland is an independent, energetic woman with a friendly heart, a kind personality, and an engaging sense of humor; she has taken various classes at the James E. Allen Learning Center where she learned valuable vocational lessons which have been instrumental in her career development; and WHEREAS, Consistently demonstrating an outstanding job performance, Raneta Holland is a valued member of The Arc of Monticello/Sullivan County; through hard work and determination, she has held various jobs and has learned many new skills along the way, working in packing, labeling products and operating an L-Bar and heat sealer; and WHEREAS, For the past three years, Raneta Holland has been working in the C-Fold paper towel room with approximately six other individuals; her job responsibilities include stacking, wrapping, making masters, and packing the paper towels; and WHEREAS, Raneta Holland is extremely focused and takes great pride in her job; she is a very efficient employee and always makes sure that her work is done correctly; and WHEREAS, This exemplary woman has developed various workplace skills, including an eagerness to learn, dedication to quality work, self-confidence, determination, and teamwork qualities; she has worked tremendously hard to succeed and improve her employment skills, and is thrilled to have prospective job opportunities on the horizon; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and responsibilities, Raneta Holland's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her community; and WHEREAS, When she is not working, Raneta Holland enjoys spending time with her loving and supportive family; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Raneta Holland upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc., 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 Raneta Holland.