Honor Barbara McDonald Award

Senate Resolution No. 2098 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Barbara McDonald upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Community Development by Senior Services of Albany 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, Barbara McDonald 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Barbara McDonald upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Community Development by Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 21st Annual Third Age Achievement Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the contributions that area residents and professionals have made in their communities during the Third Age of their lives; Barbara McDonald will receive this award for her valuable achievements and devoted service to her community after the age of 60; and WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Barbara McDonald has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Barbara McDonald retired in 2011, as President of the Marra's Pharmacy in Cohoes, New York; and WHEREAS, The Remsen Street pharmacy was founded by Barbara McDonald's father in 1931, and currently employs approximately 40 people, including eight pharmacists; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Barbara McDonald 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 Barbara McDonald has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Barbara McDonald, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Barbara McDonald upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Community Development by Senior Services of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Barbara McDonald.