Honor Sheila Brown Award

Senate Resolution No. 4954 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Sheila Brown upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Mary T. Blakeslee Service to Youth Award by the Town of Hamburg WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the success and progress of society in the course of their life's work; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sheila Brown upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Mary T. Blakeslee Service to Youth Award by the Town of Hamburg, to be celebrated at its 30th Annual Youth Bureau Service Awards & Recognition Banquet at Michael's Catering And Banquets, Hamburg, New York; and WHEREAS, The Town of Hamburg Youth Bureau is a branch of the Department of Youth, Recreation and Senior Services (YRSS); and WHEREAS, Sheila Brown will receive this auspicious award for giving tirelessly of her time, energy, dedication and commitment to youth development; and WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Sheila Brown has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Sheila Brown 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 Sheila Brown has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Sheila Brown who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; 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 Sheila Brown, 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 Sheila Brown upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Mary T. Blakeslee Service to Youth Award by the Town of Hamburg; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sheila Brown.