Honor Marie Lusins Award

Senate Resolution No. 862 BY: Senator SEWARD HONORING Marie Lusins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve in the best interest of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Marie Lusins 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marie Lusins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, to be recognized at its Annual Spring Dinner celebrating "Sustainable Success in Otsego County" on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at SUNY Oneonta; and WHEREAS, Since 1986, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has served the businesses and communities of Otsego County with programs and services designed to foster strong economic growth and make the county a great place to live and work; and WHEREAS, Marie Lusins has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, A staunch community advocate, Marie Lusins has been promoting and actively leading new community projects for 20 years; and WHEREAS, Marie Lusins has served on the Town of Oneonta Board and has represented Oneonta at functions and meetings in Cooperstown and Albany, New York, as well as in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Marie Lusins has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Marie Lusins has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Marie Lusins, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Marie Lusins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, and to wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marie Lusins.