Honor Jan Smith's Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 3111 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Jan Smith upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the FUEL HER FIRE Award by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region to be celebrated September 27, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the success and progress of society in the course of their life's work; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jan Smith upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the FUEL HER FIRE Award by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region to be observed at its 3rd Annual FUEL HER FIRE Awards Celebration at Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New York, on Wednesday,

September 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, The recipient of this auspicious award is bestowed upon a local female who is a demonstrated catalyst of professional success in the Capital Region; Jan Smith is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Jan Smith serves as the Principal of Castle Rock Ranch Group, a reputation management corporation; and WHEREAS, Renowned for her long-term role with GE Energy as Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Jan Smith served as the company's spokeswoman and led a global team responsible for internal communications, media relations, and public affairs; and WHEREAS, During her illustrious career with GE, Jan Smith also served as the Human Resources Manager for both Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, and GE Energy Engineering and Sourcing; and WHEREAS, Jan Smith's distinguished professional reputation is centered around public affairs, press relations, positioning, representing GE in communities, and both dynamic public speaking and presentation skills; and WHEREAS, Highly motivated and enthusiastic, Jan Smith is a strategic thinker who stimulates change and invigorates others; and WHEREAS, Jan Smith is past Chair of the New York Capital Region's Forum for Executive Women; she has also served with the Metro Atlanta Arts Fund, Atlanta Woman magazine and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, A true asset to her community, Jan Smith has served on the boards of such organizations as: United Way, Red Cross, NY Business Council, Albany Institute, WMHT Telecommunications and Albany Medical Center; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Jan Smith 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 Jan Smith upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the FUEL HER FIRE Award by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jan Smith.