Honor Dena M. Carrigan

Senate Resolution No. 3411 BY: Senator O'MARA HONORING Dena M. Carrigan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Community Spirit Service Award by the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce on January 20, 2018 WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dena M. Carrigan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Community Spirit Service Award by the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its Winter Gala on Saturday, January 20,

2018, at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, New York; and WHEREAS, The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce serves over 450 members and continues to grow; its members include sole proprietors, small businesses, home businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations; and WHEREAS, The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce diligently works to advance economic vitality by providing promotion, education, and support for its members and community; the Chamber strives to be the leading organization that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of its business community; and WHEREAS, Dena M. Carrigan, of Chemung Canal Trust Company, truly lives by the Chamber's mantra; she is receiving this auspicious award for her demonstrated leadership and excellence in philanthropy; and WHEREAS, Throughout the past year, Dena M. Carrigan has enthusiastically encouraged various civic initiatives, facilitated many acts of human kindness, and positively impacted her community; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dena M. Carrigan 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 Dena M. Carrigan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017 Community Spirit Service Award by the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dena M. Carrigan.