Honor Linda Kutzbach Award

Senate Resolution No. 4234 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Linda Kutzbach 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 Linda Kutzbach 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, Linda Kutzbach has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Linda Kutzbach has lived on Grand Island since the early 1960s, when her parents, George and Mary Smith, moved along the Niagara River with their five children; and WHEREAS, A graduate of D'Youville College, Linda Kutzbach became a residential Realtor in 1985, and was instrumental in the River Oaks and Park Place developments; she currently serves as a housing occupancy specialist, certified through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, Linda Kutzbach is a very active local agent who is truly dedicated to her clients; she is in the RE MAX Hall of Fame, has consistently been in the top 10% of local Realtors in the Buffalo Association of Realtors, and is listed in "Who's Who in Real Estate" by Buffalo Business First newspaper; and WHEREAS, An active member of her community, Linda Kutzbach is a lifelong member of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, past member of the Altar and Rosary Society, and past president and a life member of the Grand Island Historical Society; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, she has chaired the Grand Island Committee for New York State and Cornell University, and is a longtime and dedicated Zonta member; she is also a member of the Buffalo Launch Club and helped found and fundraise for Amy's Room at the Erie County Medical Center and Dylan's Room at Buffalo Women and Children's Hospital; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Don, and their son, Donny, as well as two grandchildren, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; she is also the proud mother of the late Amy; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Linda Kutzbach 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 Linda Kutzbach, 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 Linda Kutzbach 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 Linda Kutzbach.