Honor Marie Wood Award

Senate Resolution No. 1660 BY: Senator RITCHIE HONORING Marie Wood upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award by the St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marie Wood upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award by the St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging; and WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Marie Wood has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and, consequently, has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, Marie Wood 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, As a member of the Clifton-Fine Senior Club, she plans and organizes senior bus trips, provides computer expertise, and volunteers for nearly every club and activity; and WHEREAS, As a member of the Mervin Eno Post 1539 Ladies Auxiliary, she assists with community events and dinners, and has been instrumental in planning the Holiday Parcel and Cards drive for local servicemen and women; and WHEREAS, This remarkable woman is also active with the Clifton-Fine Hospital Auxiliary, assisting with fundraising efforts, providing transportation to nursing home residents to various community activities, and, along with her mother Dorothy, engaging in weekly activities for nursing home residents; and WHEREAS, Marie Wood also volunteers weekly for the local Wednesday Night Free Church Dinner, cooking, baking, serving and delivering meals; and WHEREAS, A humble individual and a natural caregiver, this kind, generous and compassionate woman truly believes the world needs more people helping others, and she has lived her life accordingly, dedicated to others; 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 honor Marie Wood upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award by the St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marie Wood.