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J1330Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Official title

“Commending Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc.”

Sponsor Chris JacobsSD-60
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin for 20 years of volunteer service with Meals on Wheels for Western New York.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of long-term volunteers. in sustaining essential community services like Meals on Wheels, emphasizing how individual commitment directly impacts the well-being of vulnerable populations.

  2. Brings public recognition to volunteerism as a civic value. , potentially encouraging others to get involved and reinforcing the importance of community service in New York State.

  3. Acknowledges both the social and health benefits. provided by programs like Meals on Wheels—not just food delivery, but also combating isolation among homebound and disabled residents.

  4. Sets a precedent for legislative bodies to honor local heroes. , elevating the status of grassroots contributors and showing that government notices and values their contributions.

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Who cares

  • Dorothy “Dottie” Tocin

    The resolution would commend her for 20 years of volunteer service and direct that she receive an engrossed copy.

  • Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc

    The resolution would recognize Tocin’s service alongside the organization’s special recognition of her at its annual volunteer reception.

  • Homebound and disabled neighbors

    The resolution would highlight Tocin’s work providing them with food and friendship over two decades.

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Honor Meals on Wheels Volunteer

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1330 BY: Senator JACOBS COMMENDING Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc. on

April 12, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism is… Show all

April 12, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception on Wednesday,

April 12, 2017, at the Community Learning Center in Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, Meals on Wheels for Western New York honors those selfless and giving individuals who have helped to carry out its mission for 20, 25, 30, and 35 years; this year,… Show all

April 12, 2017, at the Community Learning Center in Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, Meals on Wheels for Western New York honors those selfless and giving individuals who have helped to carry out its mission for 20, 25, 30, and 35 years; this year, Dottie Tocin will be honored for 20 years of volunteer service; and WHEREAS, For two decades, Dottie Tocin has strived to make sure that her homebound and disabled neighbors receive the food they need to maintain their health, as well as her friendship which sustains and enriches their lives; and WHEREAS, Since 1969, Meals on Wheels for Western New York has been faithfully serving its community; currently, this vital organization serves and produces more than a million meals a year; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc. after

20 years of distinguished service to the community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin.

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