Honor Lynn Dingey Award

Senate Resolution No. 1205 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Lynn Dingey 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 Lynn Dingey 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, Lynn Dingey is well known in her community as the co-Chair of Relay for Life of Grand Island; her goal is to be able to put a smile on a survivor's face for even a short amount of time and to help raise the money that comes back to Buffalo in the form of a research grant which gives survivors and their families hope to beat cancer; and WHEREAS, Personally motivated, Lynn Dingey is trying to do whatever she can to make a cancer survivor's journey just a little easier; and WHEREAS, As Assistant Civil Engineer for Grand Island, Lynn Dingey has worked on several great prospects including Buckhorn State Park, Fisherman's Landing Park under the South Bridge and the Miracle League Field in Veterans Park; and WHEREAS, In addition, Lynn Dingey oversees various aspects of day to day life, such as ensuring water comes out of the faucet, treating water that goes down the drain, and ensuring garbage pickup and working traffic lights; 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 Lynn Dingey 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 Lynn Dingey.