Honor Andrea Feeney Award

Senate Resolution No. 912 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Andrea Feeney upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Adult Youth Worker Award by the Genesee County & Batavia Youth Boards WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Andrea Feeney upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Adult Youth Worker Award by the Genesee County & Batavia Youth Boards, to be celebrated at its Youth Recognition Banquet on Thursday, March 30,

2017, at Terry Hills Restaurant & Banquet Facility, Batavia, New York; and WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled counselor, Andrea Feeney provides security and a sense of reliability to the children she works with at Byron-Benson High School; and WHEREAS, Andrea Feeney's hard work and professional manner of counseling has left a profound impact on her students; she has given tirelessly of her time, skill and enthusiasm to improving the quality of life of the children with whom she works; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her students, Andrea Feeney was instrumental in the establishment of a Builders Club at Byron-Bergen High School; this vital program, run through Kiwanis, gets children involved in community service; and WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Andrea Feeney has continuously shown a clear understanding of the breadth of her role in shaping the futures of the children entrusted to her care; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Andrea Feeney 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 Andrea Feeney, 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 Andrea Feeney upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Adult Youth Worker Award by the Genesee County & Batavia Youth Boards; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrea Feeney.