Honor Sharon Ossip Fisher

Senate Resolution No. 4559 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Sharon Ossip Fisher upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 12, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sharon Ossip Fisher upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Sharon Ossip Fisher is being recognized with this auspicious award for displaying a deep commitment to strengthening the community and for sharing the YMCA's passion for helping those in need in every community of the Capital District; and WHEREAS, A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Sharon Ossip Fisher earned her bachelor's degree in Speech Communications from Indiana University; and WHEREAS, In 1985, Sharon Ossip Fisher began her distinguished

30-year career in the hotel industry as a Conference Coordinator with the Albany Marriott Hotel; she then moved into Catering Sales, where she was responsible for booking and detailing a wide variety of groups; and WHEREAS, Sharon Ossip Fisher was promoted to the title of Director of Catering, the position from which she officially retired from in March of 2016; under her luminous leadership, the Albany Marriott became the Capital Region's premier catering venue; and WHEREAS, A 1992 graduate of the Capital Leadership Program, Sharon Ossip Fisher has shared her many experiences and vast knowledge with various Marriott hotels, helping them to build and improve their Catering Sales Departments; and WHEREAS, Sharon Ossip Fisher has been a vital volunteer with the Capital District YMCA for over 10 years serving in various roles such as Chair of the Board of Directors Fundraising Committee; in this capacity, she successfully coordinated many annual campaigns which have helped this vital organization serve more people; and WHEREAS, As a member of both the Capital District YMCA Board of Directors Executive Committee and the Capital District Executive Women's Golf Association, Sharon Ossip Fisher chaired the YMCA's Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser; she also volunteered her time and energy to the Capital District Retired Senior Volunteer Program; and WHEREAS, Today, Sharon Ossip Fisher continues to actively participate in the YMCA's Running Start Programs which help children obtain school supplies and clothing for the new school year; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Sharon Ossip Fisher has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Sharon Ossip Fisher has displayed over the years; 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 Sharon Ossip Fisher upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April