Honor Nancy Ackerman Award

Senate Resolution No. 5751 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Nancy Ackerman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Hamburg and Orchard Park WHEREAS, From time to time, this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Nancy Ackerman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Hamburg and Orchard Park; and WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and colorful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and WHEREAS, The Zonta Club, an international organization of professional women who work to advance the status of women through service and advocacy, sets aside March 8th of each year as Yellow Rose Day, to honor the accomplishments of women worldwide; and WHEREAS, The Zonta Club of Hamburg and Orchard Park takes this opportunity to honor women whose courage, determination and dedication have made a difference in the lives of others within the community and beyond; Nancy Ackerman is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, Nancy Ackerman, affectionately known as Nan to her friends and family, has served on the Orchard Park Town Board, and helped establish the Orchard Park Youth Court; she has also been a vital member of the boards of the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra, the town's Pride Committee, the League of Women Voters, the Erie County Sex Abuse Task Force and the Erie County Child Abuse Center, as well as a Directorship at the Child and Adolescent Treatment Center; 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 Nancy Ackerman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Hamburg and Orchard Park; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nancy Ackerman.