Honor Barbara Benware Burt

Senate Resolution No. 1202 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Barbara Benware Burt upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Two Together, Inc. on April 30, 2019 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and 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 Barbara Benware Burt upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Two Together, Inc. at its 18th Annual Cooks for Kids event on Tuesday, April 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, Two Together is a free after-school and summer reading and writing program which has been operating a high need community in the South End of Albany, New York, since 1997; this vital organization strengthens children's social, cultural and intellectual growth through improved language and literacy skills in a safe environment which fosters a life-long love and enthusiasm for learning; and WHEREAS, Barbara Benware Burt attended University at Albany, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and a minor in history; that same year, while completing her graduate studies at night, she began teaching at the Adult Learning Center in the South End of Albany; and WHEREAS, In 1986, Barbara Benware Burt established a satellite Adult Learning GED Class, a one-room/one-teacher school for teenagers who dropped out of high school in the basement of the Howe Library; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Barbara Benware Burt and her husband, Anthony, participated in Two Together's inaugural Cooks for Kids fundraiser held at the Howe Library; in 2006, she joined the organization's Board of Directors and ably served as Board President from 2009 to 2016; and WHEREAS, In her spare time, Barbara Benware Burt continues her role as family historian and genealogical and historical researcher; in 1999, she published French Echoes-A Portrait of the Benoit-Vaillancourt and Benware Family; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Barbara Benware Burt has displayed throughout her life; 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 Barbara Benware Burt upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Two Together, Inc. on April 30, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Barbara Benware Burt.