Honor Morrisseys for Service

Senate Resolution No. 4134 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Dr. Jim and Kay Morrissey upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Jim and Kay Morrissey upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its Annual Event at the Sagamore Resort on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Bolton Landing, New York; and WHEREAS, This prestigious award is named after the late J. Walter Juckett, who was a tremendous force in his community; Dr. Jim and Kay Morrissey are truly deserving of this recognition; and WHEREAS, Dr. Jim and Kay Morrissey of Glens Falls, New York, have been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Dr. Jim Morrissey proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army; today, he is a founding member of Adirondack Cardiology Associates and a well-respected physician practicing part-time with Hudson Headwaters in Warrensburg, New York; and WHEREAS, A man of many interests, Dr. Jim Morrissey has supported numerous worthy organizations including WAIT House, Glens Falls Youth Center, Wood Theater, St. Mary's Church, Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, Crandall Library, Glens Falls School Board, Family Services Association, Glens Falls Symphony, Glens Falls Family YMCA, and Hudson Headwaters Charitable Foundation, as well as North Country Ministry; and WHEREAS, Kay Morrissey has served on the WAIT House Board of Directors, and played a vital role in supporting and encouraging her husband's social and civic achievements over the years; together, this humble and compassionate couple maintain a foundation for charitable giving; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others, which Dr. Jim and Kay Morrissey have displayed throughout their lives; 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 Dr. Jim and Kay Morrissey upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Jim and Kay Morrissey.