Honor Alice Holowka’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 5419 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Alice Holowka upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award by the McGuire Group's Autumn View Health Care Facility WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alice Holowka upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award by the McGuire Group's Autumn View Health Care Facility, celebrated at its 25th Annual Volunteer Recognition and Award Luncheon; and WHEREAS, A resident of Hamburg, New York, Alice Holowka is being recognized with this auspicious award for her steadfast and unwavering dedication to the betterment of her community, serving as an outstanding example to its residents; and WHEREAS, Since September of 2017, Alice Holowka has served as a volunteer for McGuire Group's Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; known for her warm smile and friendly demeanor, Alice enjoys spending time with residents, whether it is a one-on-one visit, transporting them throughout the building, or assisting them with various activities; 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 Alice Holowka upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award by the McGuire Group's Autumn View Health Care Facility; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alice Holowka.