Honor Volunteer Barbara Hildreth

Senate Resolution No. 4987 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Barbara Hildreth upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Volunteerism by the Senior Services of Albany 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 Barbara Hildreth upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Volunteerism by the Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 22nd Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Wolferts Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the contributions that area residents and professionals have made in their communities during the Third Age of their lives; Barbara Hildreth will receive this award for her valuable achievements and devoted service to her community after the age of 60; and WHEREAS, Barbara Hildreth began as an administrator in the Schenectady City School District as the Principal at St. Helens School before moving on to become the Principal of Immaculate Conception School; and WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career in education, Barbara Hildreth was instrumental in the development of a middle school program at Catholic Central High School; she then served as Principal at Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School for eight years, followed by seven years as Principal of Harmony Hill School in Cohoes, where she retired in 2005; and WHEREAS, Barbara Hildreth was Chair of the Board for the Cohoes Business Council from 2006 to 2007, and simultaneously opened her yarn shop, Beauknits, in Cohoes; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Barbara Hildreth remains an active volunteer at the Cohoes library, the Cohoes Historical Architectural Review Board and with The Church of the Holy Trinity; she has also served as Chair of the Board for the Cohoes Local Development Corporation; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extra ordinary woman gives of her time and energies to the Food Pantry and Cohoes Senior Center; she is also the Chair of the Board for Cohoes Bridges Out of Poverty; and WHEREAS, When she is not volunteering, Barbara Hildreth can be found enjoying some well-deserved relaxation at her summer home in Brant Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, John, who has shown her love and support and rejoices in her many achievements; 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 Barbara Hildreth, 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 Barbara Hildreth upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Volunteerism by the Senior Services of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Barbara Hildreth.