Honor Anne Cannon Award

Senate Resolution No. 2052 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Anne Cannon upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Mother of Pearl Award by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on May 13, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the 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 honor Anne Cannon upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Mother of Pearl Award by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. to be celebrated at its 9th Annual Extravaganza on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Anne (Johns) Cannon is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; for many years, she lived in Troy, New York, and is now a resident of Menands, New York; and WHEREAS, After graduating from the Troy City School District, Anne Cannon was employed by the New York State Education Department and other county and private agencies; in 1995, she retired from the New York State Court of Appeals; she then worked part-time for the New York State Supreme Court Library in Troy, a position from which she retired in

2001; and WHEREAS, Anne Cannon 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, For over 65 years, Anne Cannon has been a faithful member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Troy; she is a participant in the Rudolph V. Stinney Choir, the Women's Choir Koinonia, and gladly sings solos whenever she is needed; and WHEREAS, In addition, Anne Cannon serves in the Susie Lambert Missionary Ministry, and Sunday School, and participates in Kindred Spirits United, a senior community-based organization which visits and sings for residents of local nursing homes; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Anne Cannon has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her three children, Benjamin Cannon, Jr., Cynthia and Brian; her six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, all of whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Anne Cannon upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Mother of Pearl Award by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on May 13, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Anne Cannon.