Honor J. Carol Lincoln

Senate Resolution No. 2478 BY: Senator O'MARA HONORING J. Carol Lincoln upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor J. Carol Lincoln upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in the Egg, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during National Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, This esteemed woman 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, Born and raised in Hudson, New York, J. Carol Lincoln was taught the values and benefits of volunteerism at a young age by her parents; and WHEREAS, In 1955, J. Carol Lincoln married her husband, Ed, and together the couple raised three children; from 1985-2005, she held the title of Director of the Chemung County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, the largest volunteer agency in the area; and WHEREAS, In addition to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, J. Carol Lincoln has worked with numerous worthy organizations and agencies throughout the Southern Tier and across the State of New York; one of her favorite assignments was the READ-OUT program located in Syracuse, New York; and WHEREAS, READ-OUT is a radio reading service on WCNY for people who are visually impaired or unable to physically turn pages in a book, newspaper, or magazine; beginning as a volunteer reader, J. Carol Lincoln eventually held the position of Program Coordinator; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, J. Carol Lincoln was responsible for recruitment of staff, distribution of radios/receivers, extensive community relations, editing the program guide and newsletter, and placement of over 100 people into 85 hours of programming; and WHEREAS, J. Carol Lincoln also held the position of Chair of the ATHENA Task Force from 2009-2014, and currently, holds the title of President of the Bethany Village Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, J. Carol Lincoln has served as a health insurance counselor for the Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care; today, she is an intake interviewer for the Arctic League, a health information volunteer at AARP, a member of the Elmira Rotary Club and the United Way of the Southern Tier Board of Directors, and works in the Free Community Kitchen; and WHEREAS, This remarkable woman truly believes that volunteerism makes her feel rejuvenated, revitalized, and invigorated; she is happy to give back to the community which has given so much to her; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, J. Carol Lincoln has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Ed, their three children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, all of whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which J. Carol Lincoln has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, J. Carol Lincoln, a very active and industrious woman, has inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor J. Carol Lincoln upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to J. Carol Lincoln.