Honor Nancy Jones Award

Senate Resolution No. 5027 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Nancy Jones upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County Office for the Aging on May 22, 2018 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the senior citizens of the Empire State who, as they reach the fullness of years, continue to be active and vital participants in the life of their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Nancy Jones upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County Office for the Aging, to be celebrated on Tuesday, May 22, 2018; and WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Nancy Jones has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and, consequently, has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, Nancy Jones has given tirelessly of her time and energies to countless organizations, including Lewis County Hospice and Local Stone Soup Suppers; she is also a member of the Argonaut Club and River of Life Senior Group; and WHEREAS, As a Lewis County Hospice volunteer, Nancy Jones works in the administrative office, preparing family packets and keeps bereavement charts up to date; she also provides emotional support to the families, offering meals and respite; and WHEREAS, In addition, she keeps track of who may need counseling or group support, and plays a vital role in helping with the memorial service by going above and beyond what is expected of her; and WHEREAS, Nancy Jones is also a founding member of The Depend'ables, a group made up of widows and caregivers; and WHEREAS, Nancy Jones is an active member of the W.O.W. (women of wisdom), a 55 and over women's group for ladies who attend the River of Life Church in Copenhagen, where she also serves as church librarian; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman earned the Gold Star Award for the highest Scholastic achievement from the House of the Good Samaritan nursing class of 1959; she is also the proud recipient of the 2013 Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Nancy Jones has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Nancy Jones has enriched the lives of her family, friends and colleagues through her love and respect for others, and through the wisdom which comes from many years of living life to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Nancy Jones upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County Office for the Aging on May 22, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nancy Jones.