Honor Sandy LeVan's Service

Senate Resolution No. 2753 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Sandy LeVan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commend Sandy LeVan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany, to be celebrated at its 44th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, A Western New York native, Sandy LeVan started her illustrious career at Citizen Action in Buffalo, New York in the spring of 1991; after moving to Albany the following year, she continued working for Citizen Action of New York as a door-to-door canvasser; she also helped raise funds for National Healthcare; and WHEREAS, Since the spring of 1995, Sandy LeVan has held the esteemed title of Court Advocate for the United Tenants of Albany; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Sandy LeVan assisted tenants in court, trained new landlords in both Albany and Troy, New York, and facilitated countless tenant association meetings and trainings to help tenants advocate for themselves; and WHEREAS, For over two decades, Sandy LeVan has served at-risk homeless populations in housing court and has gone above and beyond for all those she has worked with; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Sandy LeVan has displayed throughout her life; and 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; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Sandy LeVan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sandy LeVan.