Honor Melissa Hahl Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 5177 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Melissa Hahl upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young adults within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Melissa Hahl upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and WHEREAS, Melissa Hahl was selected for this esteemed honor in recognition of her hard work, ambition, and creativity, as well as for her profound impact in and around the community of Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Sullivan West High School, Melissa Hahl studied small business management at Herkimer County Community College, in hopes of one day owning her own salon; and WHEREAS, Since she was a young child, Melissa Hahl has always been interested in cosmetology; while attending high school, she was a student at BOCES, where she earned her cosmetology certification; ever since, Melissa has been styling, cutting and coloring hair; and WHEREAS, Melissa Hahl's dreams came to fruition in 2014; for the last four years, she has owned and operated Stunning Styles, a thriving salon on State Route 52 in Jeffersonville, New York; always eager to keep up with the latest trends and products, she is currently attending classes at cosmetology school; and WHEREAS, Melissa Hahl is well-known for not only her cosmetology skills, but also her generosity; she participated in the Annual St. Baldrick's Event which helps fight childhood cancer, and each October, she helps raise money for Ride2Survive; and WHEREAS, When she is not working or attending classes, Melissa Hahl enjoys travelling, watching movies with friends, and spending time with her boyfriend; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Melissa Hahl upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Melissa Hahl.