Honor Dolores Mullen Award

Senate Resolution No. 5057 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Dolores Mullen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Washington County Senior of the Year Award on May 11, 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 Dolores Mullen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Washington County Senior of the Year Award, to be celebrated on Friday,

May 11, 2018, at the Kingsbury Firehouse, Hudson Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, Born in Arlington, Vermont, Dolores Mullen relocated to Cambridge, New York, where she raised her two sons, Todd and Dean, as a single mother; and WHEREAS, While working full-time, Dolores Mullen remained fully supportive of her sons involvement in baseball and football, raising funds, selling raffle tickets and attending games; and WHEREAS, As a member of the communities' bowling league, Dolores Mullen served for 13 years as secretary and three years as treasurer; and WHEREAS, In 1976, Dolores Mullen began volunteering with the Cambridge Softball Association where she served on the board, coached, and engaged in many successful fundraisers; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Dolores Mullen volunteers at St. Luke's Church in Cambridge, helping in various capacities, including assisting with dinners and breakfast, helping with communion at the alter and performing readings; and WHEREAS, A true small-town advocate, Dolores Mullen enjoys socializing and promoting her church and all of its community outreach efforts, as well as the Cambridge Valley Senior Citizen Center and the local food pantry; she has also been the Cambridge Valley Senior Citizen's President for the past three years, working tirelessly to put together yearly basket raffles; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary woman has been instrumental in reviving interest for the OFA Senior Dining at the Senior Center, and in establishing the Center as a site for games, puzzles, crafts, day trips and general fun for those 55 and over; and WHEREAS, Dolores Mullen is a true asset to her community and an incredible example of energy and selflessness; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dolores Mullen has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Dolores Mullen 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 Dolores Mullen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Washington County Senior of the Year Award on May 11, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dolores Mullen.