Honor Bizzy Coy Award

Senate Resolution No. 1818 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Elizabeth "Bizzy" Coy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young adults within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Elizabeth "Bizzy" Coy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and WHEREAS, Bizzy Coy was selected for this esteemed honor in recognition of her hard work, ambition, and creativity, as well as for her profound impact in and around the community of Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, A resident of Yulan, New York, Bizzy Coy works as a freelance writer and as a Program Director for the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) in Narrowsburg, a position she has held for the past 10 months; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Bizzy Coy works with her staff to plan and put together various cultural and performing arts programs to share with the public; she heads both the Salon Series, which features literary, film and performance arts on Saturdays throughout the winter, and the Tusten Theatre Spring and Fall Cultural Series, which brings musical and theatrical performances from guest artists to the Narrowsburg stage; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, she brings to the job her previous experience working for the Blue Man Group in a variety of production, special appearances and creative development; previous positions also include her work with a senior copywriter and creative strategist for Situation Interactive, where she worked with clients including those involved with Broadway musicals and television shows; and WHEREAS, As a vital arts organization, the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance truly reaps the rewards of Bizzy Coy's experience as she shares the power of the arts with the people of Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, Bizzy Coy graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre with a focus in Directing; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Elizabeth "Bizzy" Coy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Elizabeth "Bizzy" Coy.