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Honor Daisy Kavanagh Award

Official title

“Honoring Daisy Kavanagh upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Senior of the Year from Warren County on June 1, 2018”

Sponsor Betty LittleSD-45
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Daisy Kavanagh as the 2018 Senior of the Year for Warren County for her volunteerism and service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the enduring impact of senior citizens. by showcasing how their continued participation and expertise contribute to community well-being and social cohesion.

  2. Recognizes and encourages volunteerism among retirees. , illustrating how skills developed over a lifetime—like accounting—can be leveraged for the benefit of vulnerable populations, such as seniors needing tax assistance.

  3. Underscores the value of immigrant contributions. to local communities, celebrating Daisy Kavanagh’s journey from the Philippines to New York and her subsequent positive influence in her adopted home.

  4. Serves as a public affirmation of the importance of senior service programs. (like the Ombudsman and Osteobuster exercise initiatives), potentially motivating others to engage in civic and volunteer efforts that support older adults.

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Honor Daisy Kavanagh Award

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Betty Little

Senator · Senate District 45

Chair, Housing, Construction And Community Development

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 5449 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Daisy Kavanagh upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Senior of the Year from Warren County on June 1, 2018 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 5449 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Daisy Kavanagh upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Senior of the Year from Warren County on June 1, 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Daisy Kavanagh upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Senior of the Year from Warren County at the 45th Annual Senior Luncheon on Friday, June 1,

2018, at the Holiday Inn, Lake George, New York; and WHEREAS, Born in the Philippines, Daisy Kavanagh moved to New York City after graduating from college; and WHEREAS, Daisy Kavanagh spent her illustrious career as an accountant in New York City until her… Show all

2018, at the Holiday Inn, Lake George, New York; and WHEREAS, Born in the Philippines, Daisy Kavanagh moved to New York City after graduating from college; and WHEREAS, Daisy Kavanagh spent her illustrious career as an accountant in New York City until her retirement in 2000; three years later, she and her husband relocated to Lake Luzerne, where they continue to reside today; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman began her volunteer work with the New York State Ombudsman Program, visiting a nursing home in Westchester County and addressing the concerns of its residents; she went on to give of her time and energies preparing and filing income tax returns for seniors in Westchester County through the AARP Foundation; and WHEREAS, Daisy Kavanagh has continued preparing and filing income tax returns for seniors in Warren County, and leads an Osteobuster exercise program twice a week at the Lake Luzerne Senior Center; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Daisy Kavanagh has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Daisy Kavanagh, a very active and industrious woman, has inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Daisy Kavanagh upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Senior of the Year from Warren County on June 1, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Daisy Kavanagh.

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