Honor Cancer Cleaning Group

Senate Resolution No. 1335 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Cleaning for a Reason upon the occasion of celebrating its 11th Anniversary WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of those concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Cleaning for a Reason upon the occasion of celebrating its 11th Anniversary of valuable service to Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, Created by Debbie Sardone, Cleaning for a Reason is a non-profit foundation which provides free professional house cleaning to women undergoing treatment for any type of cancer; this vital organization matches cancer patients with cleaning companies who are willing to donate their time and services; and WHEREAS, In 2017, an estimated 850,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with new cases of cancer; a simple house cleaning can be an invaluable service to a cancer patient, allowing them to focus on their health, while the Foundation focuses on their house work; and WHEREAS, Today, Cleaning for a Reason is comprised of more than

1,200 volunteer cleaning companies, and continues to grow each year; through their extraordinary services, these companies improve the lives of women stricken with cancer who do not have the resources to hire an outside service to clean during a difficult time; and WHEREAS, Since 2006, Cleaning for a Reason and their partner maid services have volunteered their time and energy to clean for over 24,000 women throughout the United States and Canada; and WHEREAS, Sherry Lee Towne, a resident of Neversink, New York, is one of these generous partners, donating her cleaning services once a month to a female cancer patient in her community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Cleaning for a Reason upon the occasion of celebrating its 11th Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lynn Frankenfield, Executive Director, Cleaning for a Reason, and Sherry Lee Towne.