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J1286Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Wenda Heaney Service

Official title

“Honoring Wenda Heaney upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Valley Central PTA Council”

Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.SD-39+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Wenda Heaney for her 40 years of dedicated service to the Walden Elementary School craft fair.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizing long-term community commitment. The resolution emphasizes the significance of Wenda Heaney’s four decades of volunteer service, highlighting how sustained individual efforts can shape and strengthen local traditions and community spirit.

  2. Showcasing the impact of volunteer leadership. Heaney’s recognition underlines the vital role that dedicated volunteers play in schools and parent organizations, serving as role models and demonstrating the value of civic engagement for future generations.

  3. Institutional memory and legacy building. By formally recording this honor, the resolution helps preserve the history of community contributions, ensuring that Heaney’s work is remembered and that others may be inspired to contribute similarly impactful service.

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Honor Wenda Heaney Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1286 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Wenda Heaney upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Valley Central PTA Council WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1286 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Wenda Heaney upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Valley Central PTA Council WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Wenda Heaney has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Wenda Heaney upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Valley Central PTA Council, celebrated at its Annual Founders' Night in March of 2017; and WHEREAS, Founders' Night is a reminder of the substantial role that PTA has played locally, regionally, and nationally in supporting parent involvement and working on behalf of all children and families; and WHEREAS, Wenda Heaney was bestowed this auspicious honor in recognition of her 40 years of steadfast and dedicated service to the Walden Elementary School's annual craft fair; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Wenda Heaney has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Wenda Heaney has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Wenda Heaney, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Wenda Heaney upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Valley Central PTA Council; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Wenda Heaney.

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