Honoring Bethany Bernatovicz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island

Senate Resolution No. 1200 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Bethany Bernatovicz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island WHEREAS, From time to time, this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bethany Bernatovicz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island, New York, celebrated on Wednesday, March 8, 2017; and WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and colorful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and WHEREAS, The Zonta Club, an international organization of professional women who work to advance the status of women through service and advocacy, sets aside March 8th of each year as Yellow Rose Day, to honor the accomplishments of women worldwide; the Zonta Club of Grand Island takes this opportunity to honor women whose courage, determination and dedication have made a difference in the lives of others within the community and beyond; and WHEREAS, Bethany Bernatovicz is both the President and owner of ASI Signage Systems; under her luminous leadership, the company has grown instrumentally and currently serves Buffalo, New York, and Cleveland, Ohio; the company specializes in consultation, design, manufacturing and installation of architectural signs; and WHEREAS, For the past several years, ASI Signage has received numerous awards including Top 15 Women-Owned Companies by Business First; in addition, Bethany Bernatovicz has earned over seven sales awards for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her career; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Bethany Bernatovicz serves as the Travel Assistant Coach, Director of Player Development and Vice President of the Grand Island Soccer Team; in addition, she is a Race Volunteer Coordinator for the Buffalo Marathon and a volunteer with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Charleston Walk; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Andy, and their three children, Lydia, Carly, and Tyler, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 honor Bethany Bernatovicz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bethany Bernatovicz.