Honor Charlotte Palumbo Grand Marshal

Senate Resolution No. 4246 BY: Senator LARKIN COMMENDING Charlotte Palumbo upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the 2018 Village of Montgomery St. Pat's Ramble WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who work diligently to preserve and celebrate their rich cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Charlotte Palumbo upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the 2018 Village of Montgomery St. Pat's Ramble; and WHEREAS, On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Village of Montgomery will celebrate its 6th Annual St. Pat's Ramble Day; born of an idea of just a few, the event now encompasses a bag piper's parade, 5K Run for the Gold, and a Mass in honor of St. Patrick at Holy Name of Mary-Assumption Church; and WHEREAS, Charlotte Palumbo was selected for this most prestigious honor in recognition of her individual commitment to family and community, respect for the culture and beliefs of others, awareness of the importance of youth development and strict adherence to tenets of integrity, charity and respect for human dignity; and WHEREAS, A native of Newburgh, New York, Charlotte was born to James and Marie Henderson on February 8, 1940; in 1958, she graduated from Newburgh Free Academy; and WHEREAS, In 1971, Charlotte Henderson married Richard Palumbo, and together, the couple moved to Montgomery, New York, where they owned and operated Richard's Dairy Shed, and raised two daughters; and WHEREAS, Charlotte Palumbo truly enjoyed working at the ice cream stand; she greeted each and every one of her customers with a smile, and grew to call many of them her friends; she also liked spending time with her staff, whom she called her "kids"; and WHEREAS, Devoted to her children and her community, Charlotte Palumbo was an active member of several local organizations including the Berea PTA, and the Valley Central Scholarship Council; she is also a sponsor of the Montgomery Little League, VC Sports, and various fundraisers; and WHEREAS, Charlotte Palumbo served as the Chair of two All Night Grad Parties, and has been a faithful member of the Holy Name of Mary-Assumption, where she holds the position of Secretary of its Altar Society; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Richard, their two daughters, Tracy and Jennifer, and three grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day celebration reflects and records the ongoing history of the United States and Ireland, and provides an opportunity for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry; and WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Grand Marshal for the 2018 Village of Montgomery St. Pat's Ramble, Charlotte Palumbo embodies the spirit and the cherished ideals and values of Irish-Americans of this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Charlotte Palumbo upon the occasion of her designation as Grand Marshal of the 2018 Village of Montgomery St. Pat's Ramble; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Charlotte Palumbo.