Honor Joan Schriver Award

Senate Resolution No. 4231 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Joan Schriver upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joan Schriver upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

2018 Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and colorful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and WHEREAS, The Zonta Club, an international organization of professional women who work to advance the status of women through service and advocacy, sets aside March 8th of each year as Yellow Rose Day, to honor the accomplishments of women worldwide; the Zonta Club of Grand Island takes this opportunity to honor women whose courage, determination and dedication have made a difference in the lives of others within the community and beyond; and WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Joan Schriver has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Renowned musician Joan "Joanie" Marshall Schriver is best known as an essential member of Ramblin' Lou's Family Band as wife of the late Lou Schriver and lead guitarist; and WHEREAS, Inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2016, Joan Schriver began playing professionally at the age of six with the ability to master anything with strings; she was concert mistress and a violin player as a senior at Maryvale High School, during which time she also studied guitar; and WHEREAS, Joan Schriver has enjoyed a remarkable music career, playing during the Erie County Fair for 52 years and performing numerous times on the Grand Ole Opry, as well as playing with or opening for the likes of country music stars Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Buck Owens, and Bill Anderson, to name a few; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Joan Schriver was selected to play electric guitar when country music superstar Eddy Arnold came to town; and WHEREAS, In addition to her late husband, with her throughout have been her children and grandchildren, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Joan Schriver has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Joan Schriver, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Joan Schriver upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joan Schriver.