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This resolution honors Cindy and Fay Sheldon for their community service, recognized by the New York State Office for the Aging.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of lifelong community involvement. This resolution showcases how Cindy and Fay Sheldon's volunteer work supports essential local organizations, emphasizing the impact seniors can have on community well-being and cohesion.
Recognizes military and local business contributions. By honoring Fay’s military service and Cindy’s entrepreneurship, the resolution underlines the diverse ways older adults contribute to society—through both public service and local economic activity.
Reinforces the value of intergenerational support. The mention of their family’s support for Cindy and Fay spotlights the role of strong family networks in sustaining community volunteers and fostering civic engagement across generations.
Encourages the celebration of older adults. By tying the honor to National Older Americans Month, the resolution sends a broader message about the importance of recognizing and valuing the ongoing contributions of seniors in New York and beyond.
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Senate Resolution No. 1090 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Cindy and Fay Sheldon upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1090 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Cindy and Fay Sheldon upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cindy and Fay Sheldon upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorker's Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in The Egg, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during National Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Residents of West Potsdam, New York, Cindy and Fay Sheldon have been happily married for 19 years; together, they have enjoyed volunteering their time and energies to numerous local organizations such as the home delivery program, the West Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department and AMVETS Post 282; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in New York, Cindy Sheldon attended the Massena School of Business; after working at Adirondack Auto Sales for
years, she bought and ran the Schoolhouse Market in West Potsdam for
17 years; and
WHEREAS, Fay Sheldon was also born and raised in New York; he
proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army,
retiring after 20 years of meritorious service; he then worked as a
driver for Trimm Trucking until he officially retired in 2013; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their three children and
five grandchildren, all of whom have shown them love and support and
rejoice in their many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Cindy and Fay Sheldon have
displayed throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, Cindy and Fay Sheldon, a very active and industrious
couple, have inspired and enriched the lives of those they serve through
their volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of
experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cindy and Fay Sheldon upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May
21, 2019; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cindy and Fay Sheldon.
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