Honor Janice Hobba-Glose

Senate Resolution No. 1202 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Janice Hobba-Glose 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 Janice Hobba-Glose 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, An Assistant Professor of nursing at Daemen College, Janice Hobba-Glose holds a doctoral degree in nursing science and nursing education and leadership; well-respected in her field, she has been asked to make a national presentation to nurses and health care leaders in geriatric care in Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, Janice Hobba-Glose was instrumental in bringing critically-needed healthcare to other nations by leading medical missions to Haiti and Costa Rica; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Janice Hobba-Glose is very active in local school, church and local activities; in addition, she also works with a team of nurses from across Western New York to develop a nursing leadership development program designed to build the leadership capacity of nurses in Western New York; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband and children, 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 Janice Hobba-Glose 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 Janice Hobba-Glose.