Honor Janet Squelch Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1147 BY: Senator JACOBS COMMENDING Janet Squelch upon the occasion of her selection as Senior of the Month by the Erie County Senior Services Department 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 commend Janet Squelch upon the occasion of her selection as Senior of the Month by the Erie County Senior Services Department; and WHEREAS, Each month, the Erie County Senior Services Department pauses to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens; throughout the month of March, the County is proud to recognize Janet Squelch for her commitment to the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center; 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, Janet Squelch has been an avid volunteer at the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center for many years; she was the driving force behind the development of the center's Club 99 Senior Fitness Program, which has grown into one of the largest in Erie County; and WHEREAS, As the Club's coordinator, Janet Squelch is always willing to lend a helping hand and has made it her job to reach out to everyone at the Center; she makes it a point to not only remember birthdays and special days, but also visit participants at their homes when they are ill; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Senior Center, Janet Squelch worked at General Mills, the Curbell Corporation, Taylor Industries, and Eduardo's Restaurant; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Scott Garton, who feels privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements; and WHEREAS, Janet Squelch has enriched the lives of her family, friends and colleagues through her love and respect for others, and through the wisdom which comes from many years of living life to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Janet Squelch upon the occasion of her selection as Senior of the Month by the Erie County Senior Services Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Janet Squelch.