Honor Mona Patel's Award

Senate Resolution No. 1038 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Mona Patel upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mona Patel upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Mona Patel is being recognized with this auspicious award for displaying a deep commitment to strengthening the community and for sharing the YMCA's passion for helping those in need in every community of the Capital District; and WHEREAS, Mona Patel is the owner and Managing Director of the Red Carpet Inn in Albany, New York; as a small business owner, she enjoys giving back to her community by raising funds for breast cancer awareness through both the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen; and WHEREAS, In addition, Mona Patel serves as a member of the Albany YMCA's Board of Directors where she focuses on Circle of Champs and the Black and Latino Achievers programs; she also raises funds to give children the opportunity to benefit from the many programs this vital organization has to offer its community; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Mona Patel 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 Mona Patel has displayed over the years; 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 Mona Patel upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mona Patel.