Honor Crystal Heath Award

Senate Resolution No. 5279 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Crystal Heath upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American spirit, demonstrating personal courage and determination; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Crystal Heath upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.; and WHEREAS, The Annual Joslin Awards Program of the New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) respectfully acknowledges individuals in New York communities who strengthen the Preferred Source Program through jobs well done; and WHEREAS, This past year, nearly 7,000 total workers in 48 counties realized the independence which comes from earning a paycheck; and WHEREAS, A 2014 graduate of The Arc of Ulster-Greene's School-to-Work Program, Crystal Heath has worked as an office aide for the Arc's Ellenville Center for the last few years; and WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Crystal Heath has consistently demonstrated a positive work ethic and accurately and efficiently completes her daily tasks; through hard work and determination she has overcome her learning disability and has gained a great amount of confidence in herself and her abilities; and WHEREAS, Crystal Heath expanded her responsibilities at the Ellenville Center by working on the NYSID Preferred Source contract for drug test kits; in this capacity, Crystal helps conduct quarterly inventory, receives orders, pulls orders for completion, fills supply purchase orders, fills in as a line supervisor, and displays great concentration and attention to detail; and WHEREAS, In recognition of her increased self-confidence, Crystal Heath represented the Arc of Ulster-Green at this year's Preferred Source Expo at New York GovBuy in May, meeting with potential NYSID customers and demonstrating product knowledge; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and responsibilities, Crystal Heath's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her community; and WHEREAS, When she is not working, Crystal Heath enjoys spending time with her loving and supportive family, especially her nieces and nephews; recently, she obtained her New York State driver's permit and hopes to have her own apartment one day; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Crystal Heath upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc., and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Crystal Heath.