Honor Victoria Eddings Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 412 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Victoria Eddings upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business 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, Victoria Eddings 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 commend Victoria Eddings upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and WHEREAS, Victoria Eddings earned her bachelor's degree in Zoology from Miami University of Ohio; and WHEREAS, For over 9 years, Victoria Eddings has served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville, New York; in this capacity, she oversees new projects, program innovation, implementation of program related grants, training plans for the staff, partnerships and guest relationship management; and WHEREAS, In addition to her role of Director, Victoria Eddings supervises the Equestrian Program Director and the Community Program Director; she also oversees various program areas at Frost Valley, such as the teaching kitchen, garden and greenhouse and specialty programs such as woodshop, pottery and screen printing; and WHEREAS, Devoted to her community, Victoria Eddings is a volunteer at the Grahamsville Library, where she helps during the Giant Pumpkin Party, and New Hope, where she aids in the horseback riding program; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Bob Eddings and her three children, Jack, Juliette and Kellan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Victoria Eddings 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 Victoria Eddings upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Victoria Eddings.