Skip to content
J1243Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Local Farm Leader

Official title

“Honoring Hannah Worden upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Paul and Peg Zimmerman Agriculture Appreciation Award”

Sponsor Pamela HelmingSD-54
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Hannah Worden for receiving the Paul and Peg Zimmerman Agriculture Appreciation Award for her contributions to agriculture.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of grassroots agricultural leadership. By honoring Hannah Worden, the resolution underscores the importance of individuals who actively support and advocate for agriculture at the community level, inspiring others to engage in and sustain local farming traditions.

  2. Recognizes the role of women in agriculture. The resolution specifically acknowledges a female leader, helping to spotlight the ongoing and increasing contributions of women in a field traditionally dominated by men, which can encourage more gender diversity in agricultural professions.

  3. Emphasizes intergenerational and community involvement. Worden’s involvement from youth organizations (like 4-H and Junior Holstein) to adult leadership roles illustrates how lifelong dedication and community engagement are crucial for the vitality and future of the agricultural sector.

  4. Affirms the broader significance of agriculture in New York State. By connecting Worden’s achievements to the well-being and heritage of the state, the resolution reinforces agriculture’s foundational role in food security, rural economies, and community identity, reminding policymakers and the public of its continued relevance.

The daily · weekday mornings

Albany, before your first meeting.

Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.

Headline styles

Honor Local Farm Leader

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Pamela Helming

Senator · Senate District 54

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

Senate Resolution No. 1243 BY: Senator HELMING HONORING Hannah Worden upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Paul and Peg Zimmerman Agriculture Appreciation Award WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the continuing welfare… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1243 BY: Senator HELMING HONORING Hannah Worden upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Paul and Peg Zimmerman Agriculture Appreciation Award WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the continuing welfare of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched and reliably served by the purposeful endeavors of individuals who are committed to the preservation of our agriculture industry and the enhancement of the appreciation of the distinctive features of our surroundings; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Hannah Worden upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Paul and Peg Zimmerman Agriculture Appreciation Award by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ontario County Farm Bureau and Ontario County Agricultural Enhancement Board, to be recognized at its Agriculture Appreciation Celebration on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Club 86, Geneva, New York; and WHEREAS, The agricultural industry is part of the foundation upon which our distinct American heritage is built; New York State and the entire United States are dependent on our agricultural industry for a variety of food products; and WHEREAS, Born and raised on a dairy farm in Ontario County, Hannah Worden helped with her family's calves and chores from an early age; and WHEREAS, Growing up, Hannah Worden was active in Midlakes School,

4-H, Junior Holstein, and was selected as an Ontario County Dairy Princess; she was also a semi-finalist in the Holstein Association's National Distinguished Junior Contest; and WHEREAS, With a degree in Dairy Science from Cornell University, Hannah Worden… Show all

4-H, Junior Holstein, and was selected as an Ontario County Dairy Princess; she was also a semi-finalist in the Holstein Association's National Distinguished Junior Contest; and WHEREAS, With a degree in Dairy Science from Cornell University, Hannah Worden works in the field of dairy genetics as a Cornerstone Representative and Genetic Mating Service Specialist for ABS Global; and WHEREAS, Hannah Worden serves her community as Director of the Ontario County Farm Bureau Board; she is also a member of the Ontario County Dairy Princess Committee and a partner at Will-O-Crest Farm in Clifton Springs; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Matthew, and their children, Catherine and Emily, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon all citizens to recognize and applaud the efforts of individuals such as Hannah Worden who work tirelessly on behalf of protecting and promoting our natural surroundings for the benefit of present and future generations of New Yorkers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Hannah Worden upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Paul and Peg Zimmerman Agriculture Appreciation Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Hannah Worden.

Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.

Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.