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This resolution honors James and Megan Morrell for receiving the Community Advocate Award from To Life! for their breast cancer support efforts.
Why it matters
Highlights the impact of local business leaders in community health efforts. By recognizing James and Megan Morrell, the resolution underscores how private sector involvement—such as their donations for each car sold during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—directly supports nonprofit initiatives and raises awareness.
Emphasizes the role of ongoing, grassroots support for breast cancer patients. The award and resolution bring attention to the importance of sustained, community-based contributions to organizations like To Life!, which provide education, support, and resources to those affected by breast cancer.
Encourages civic recognition of charitable actions. By formally honoring individuals for philanthropic efforts, the resolution may inspire others in the community to engage in similar acts of advocacy or support, potentially amplifying the reach and effectiveness of local health causes.
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Honor Morrells for Advocacy
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Senate Resolution No. 99 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING James and Megan Morrell upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Community Advocate Award by To Life! on October 21, 2016 WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 99 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING James and Megan Morrell upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Community Advocate Award by To Life! on October 21, 2016 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor James and Megan Morrell upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Community Advocate Award by To Life!, to be celebrated at its 12th Annual Pink Ball at the Hall of Springs, Saratoga Springs, New York, on Friday, October 21, 2016; and WHEREAS, For the past 18 years, the non-profit organization, To Life! has strived to educate its community about breast cancer detection, treatments and related health matters, as well as provide support services to thousands of greater Capital Region breast cancer patients, caregivers, family and friends; and WHEREAS, To Life! is proud to recognize James and Megan Morrell for their steadfast and unremitting commitment to providing support to breast cancer patients/survivors; and WHEREAS, Since 2014, James and Megan Morrell, owners of Destination KIA in Albany, New York, have helped to bring awareness of this disease which currently affects one in eight women in the United States; in conjunction with the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the couple donates $100 to To Life! for every new KIA that is sold during October; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor James and Megan Morrell upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Community Advocate Award by To Life! on October 21,
2016; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to James and Megan Morrell.
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