Honor Ellen Jabbur's Service

Senate Resolution No. 2680 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Ellen Jabbur upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Albany Institute of History and Art on June 10, 2017 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, Ellen Jabbur 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 Ellen Jabbur upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Albany Institute of History and Art, to be celebrated at its Annual Grand Garden Gala on Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Loudonville, New York; and WHEREAS, Ellen Jabbur has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; she is receiving this auspicious honor in recognition of her many years of service and philanthropy to the Albany Institute of History and Art; and WHEREAS, A well-known and tireless community volunteer, Ellen Jabbur joined the Albany Institute Board of Trustees in 1994; she served as President of the Women's Council of the Albany Institute and chaired the Festival of Trees, as well as the 1996 Museum Ball; and WHEREAS, In 2003, the Albany Institute of History and Art celebrated the opening of the Jabbur Gallery donated by Ellen and her husband, the late Dr. Munir T. Jabbur; and WHEREAS, When not volunteering, Ellen Jabbur enjoys opera, music, and visiting museums and art galleries around the world; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Ellen Jabbur 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 Ellen Jabbur 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 Ellen Jabbur, 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 Ellen Jabbur upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Albany Institute of History and Art on June 10, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ellen Jabbur.