Skip to content
J1718Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Jessica Flash Award

Official title

“Honoring Jessica Flash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Jessica Flash for receiving the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award from the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of community service and volunteerism. by publicly honoring Jessica Flash, the resolution underscores how individual contributions can significantly impact local quality of life and inspire others to engage in civic activities.

  2. Affirms the role of local organizations. the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year Award is recognized as a vital mechanism for acknowledging and encouraging leadership, integrity, and service within the community.

  3. Sets a legislative precedent for recognition. such resolutions not only celebrate the achievements of a single individual but also signal the legislature’s ongoing commitment to supporting and valuing civic engagement and community development.

The daily · weekday mornings

Albany, before your first meeting.

Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.

Headline styles

Honor Jessica Flash Award

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

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

1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

Senate Resolution No. 1718 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Jessica Flash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1718 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Jessica Flash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the great State of New York; and 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, Jessica Flash 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jessica Flash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

2016 Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Niagara Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, The Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually to businesses and individuals who have… Show all

2016 Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Niagara Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, The Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually to businesses and individuals who have graciously given of their time and energy and have truly made Grand Island a better place to live and work; these individuals are the foundation and spirit of their great community; and WHEREAS, Jessica Flash 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, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Jessica Flash 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 Jessica Flash has displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jessica Flash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jessica Flash.

Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.

Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.