Honor Wesolowski for Inclusion Award

Senate Resolution No. 2490 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Marlies Wesolowski upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Inclusion Award by Leadership Buffalo WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Marlies Wesolowski upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Inclusion Award by Leadership Buffalo, celebrated at its Values Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, in Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded on the idea of equality, Leadership Buffalo unites leaders from diverse backgrounds to increase their knowledge of community issues, broaden their vision and enhance their ability to lead; and WHEREAS, With more than 2,500 individuals from a variety of programs, Leadership Buffalo has greatly expanded Western New York's social capital; and WHEREAS, Through a series of day sessions, Leadership Buffalo allows participants to explore the challenges, concepts, complexity and practice of leadership concerning various important issues; these programs include Class Experience, Rising Leaders, Experience Buffalo, Youth Leadership, and Leadership Buffalo Revisited; and WHEREAS, The Values Awards Luncheon honors leaders in the community which embody one of Leadership Buffalo's four core values: service, inclusion, diversity and openness to change; and WHEREAS, Marlies Wesolowski is the Executive Director of the Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of Western New York, a multi-faceted agency providing numerous programs including: housing services, senior services, senior apartments, weatherization program, youth and family services, homeless outreach services, G.E.D. and work skills training, crime victims assistance, three food pantries and the Matt Urban Hope Center; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Marlies Wesolowski has displayed throughout her life; 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 Marlies Wesolowski upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Inclusion Award by Leadership Buffalo; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marlies Wesolowski.