Honor Marilyn Wheeler Award

Senate Resolution No. 1434 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Marilyn G. Wheeler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Health and Human Services by the Senior Services of Albany 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marilyn G. Wheeler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Health and Human Services by the Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the contributions area residents and professionals have made in their communities during the Third Age of their lives; Marilyn G. Wheeler is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, For over 35 years, Marilyn G. Wheeler has been assisting those in her community who deal with mental health issues; and WHEREAS, In 1983, Marilyn G. Wheeler was instrumental in establishing a community non-profit mental health counseling center; today, she is the founding Executive Director/Clinical Director/Consultant of Counseling Care and Services of Cohoes, which provides mental health counseling and psychotherapy to adults, children, and families; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Marilyn G. Wheeler, the Center strives to maintain a counseling center to effectively enhance individual growth as well as alleviate human suffering and distress in individual and family life, and promote and conduct educational programs and supportive services, especially in the areas of family and social concern; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, Counseling Care and Services of Cohoes has provided services for over 350 patients per year; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 56 years, their three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, all of whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and 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; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Marilyn G. Wheeler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Health and Human Services by the Senior Services of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marilyn G. Wheeler.