Honor Kaely Kwitek Award

Senate Resolution No. 5259 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Kaely Kwitek upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Distinguished Orchard Park Alumna Award by the Orchard Park Foundation on June 6, 2018 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Kaely Kwitek has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kaely Kwitek upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Distinguished Orchard Park Alumna Award by the Orchard Park Foundation to be celebrated at its Annual Volunteer Awards Dinner on Wednesday,

June 6, 2018, at Mangia's Restaurant in Orchard Park, New York; and WHEREAS, The awards dinner was established in 2008 to recognize members of the community who foster and support the mission of the Orchard Park Foundation for Academic Excellence (OPFAE), which is to enhance the educational experience of students in the Orchard Park School District by supporting extraordinary experiences and opportunities in academics, athletics and the arts; and WHEREAS, A resident of Orchard Park, Kaely Kwitek is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; and WHEREAS, Service to community and country is the foundation of our society, and the contributions and future efforts of those in service to them are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of our communities; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Kaely Kwitek upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Distinguished Orchard Park Alumna Award by the Orchard Park Foundation on June 6, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kaely Kwitek.