Honor Shirley Landsittel Award

Senate Resolution No. 2471 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Shirley Landsittel upon the occasion of being named the Visit Buffalo Niagara Tourism Employee of the Year on May 9, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Shirley Landsittel upon the occasion of being named the Visit Buffalo Niagara Tourism Employee of the Year, celebrated at its Seventh Annual Beacon Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Buffalo Convention Center; and WHEREAS, Shirley Landsittel 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, Penn Dixie lead educator, Shirley Landsittel received this auspicious honor in recognition of her customer service abilities, focus on improving the Penn Dixie visitor experience, help with training new employees, patience with challenges and obstacles, ideas and suggestions, reliability and willingness to help out whenever needed; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Shirley Landsittel 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 Shirley Landsittel 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 Shirley Landsittel, 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 Shirley Landsittel upon the occasion of being named the Visit Buffalo Niagara Tourism Employee of the Year on May 9, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Shirley Landsittel.