Honor Helen Myers’ Service

Senate Resolution No. 1399 BY: Senator HELMING COMMENDING Helen Myers for special recognition after many years of distinguished service to her community during National Volunteer Week 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, Volunteerism also promotes family and community solidarity; most importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to answer the call of volunteerism; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Helen Myers for special recognition after many years of distinguished service to her community during National Volunteer Week, to be celebrated at a Brunch held in her honor on Saturday, April 22,

2017, in Canandaigua, New York; and WHEREAS, Born in November of 1927, Helen Myers attended the Brockport State Normal School; after graduation, she served as a teacher for many years; and WHEREAS, Helen Myers has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, A truly compassionate and caring woman, Helen Myers has donated 16,000 hours of her time and energy to numerous local organizations including the F. F. Thompson Hospital, the Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, the Veteran's Administration, and Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, as well as the Steam Pageant in Canandaigua; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Helen Myers has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Helen Myers for special recognition after many years of distinguished service to her community during National Volunteer Week; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Helen Myers.