Skip to content
J3045Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Mary Giordano Award

Official title

“Honoring Mary Giordano as recipient of the Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on September 13, 2017”

Sponsor Neil D. BreslinSD-44
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Mary Giordano for receiving the Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award from the Capital Area Council of Churches.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of community service and leadership. by recognizing Mary Giordano’s extensive contributions to charitable and civic causes, reinforcing the value placed on volunteerism in public life.

  2. Spotlights the work of the Capital Area Council of Churches. , an organization uniting over 90 faith communities to address critical social issues like hunger and homelessness, thus raising awareness of local interfaith collaboration.

  3. Emphasizes the significance of the Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award. as a symbol of dedication to social justice, especially for those who aid homeless families, encouraging others to pursue similar paths of service.

  4. Serves as an example of legislative acknowledgment. of individuals who embody dignity, compassion, and constructive engagement in their communities, potentially inspiring broader civic participation and recognition of unsung heroes.

The daily · weekday mornings

Albany, before your first meeting.

Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.

Headline styles

Honor Mary Giordano Award

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Neil D. Breslin

Senator · Senate District 44

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

Senate Resolution No. 3045 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Mary Giordano upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on September 13, 2017 WHEREAS, Individuals… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3045 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Mary Giordano upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on September 13, 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, Mary Giordano 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 Mary Giordano upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on Wednesday,

September 13, 2017, at the Albany Country Club, Voorheesville, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1941, the Capital Area Council of Churches (CACC) is a fellowship of more than 90 faith communities in the Capital District; and WHEREAS, This vital organization… Show all

September 13, 2017, at the Albany Country Club, Voorheesville, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1941, the Capital Area Council of Churches (CACC) is a fellowship of more than 90 faith communities in the Capital District; and WHEREAS, This vital organization provides a wide range of services and programs dedicated to bringing congregations together in solidarity to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and provide ecumenical and interreligious education, advocacy and worship; and WHEREAS, CACC also offers a range of interfaith worship services, celebrations and forums such as Ecumenical Witnesses of Baptism, the Good Friday service and an annual musical celebration; and WHEREAS, The Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award is presented to individuals who have diligently worked to shelter homeless families; Mary Giordano is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, Mary Giordano 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, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Mary Giordano has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Mary Giordano has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Mary Giordano upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Pearl and James Campbell Peace and Justice Award by the Capital Area Council of Churches on September 13, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mary Giordano.

Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.

Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.