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This resolution honors recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2019 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards for exemplary service.
Why it matters
Highlights the critical workforce challenges in long-term care. , drawing attention to staffing shortages and the dedication required to maintain high-quality care for elderly and chronically disabled New Yorkers.
Raises public awareness about the broad spectrum of roles essential to long-term care. , from nursing assistants to plant operations managers, emphasizing that quality care relies on a diverse team—not just clinical staff.
Underscores the value of mission-driven, not-for-profit care facilities. , potentially influencing future policy or funding decisions by celebrating the contributions of these organizations in serving vulnerable populations.
Encourages a culture of recognition and morale-boosting in an often underappreciated sector. , which may help with staff retention and inspire higher standards across the industry.
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Honor Long-Term Care Workers
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Senate Resolution No. 1971 BY: Senator RIVERA HONORING the recipients of the LeadingAge New York
2019 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards WHEREAS, Employees of New York's not-for-profit, mission-driven and public providers strive to improve the quality of life for New York's elderly and chronically disabled, thereby meriting the highest… Show allHide
2019 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards WHEREAS, Employees of New York's not-for-profit, mission-driven and public providers strive to improve the quality of life for New York's elderly and chronically disabled, thereby meriting the highest commendation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to congratulate the activity aides, directors, nursing assistants, plant operations managers, social workers, environmental services workers, housekeepers, recreation therapy leaders, program development managers, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and support aides, who have been nominated by their peers, supervisors and management personnel to receive this recognition; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1961, LeadingAge New York, formerly the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging, under the leadership of James W. Clyne Jr., is the only statewide organization representing the entire continuum of not-for-profit, mission-driven and public senior living and services, including nursing homes, home care agencies, senior housing, retirement communities, assisted living, adult care facilities, adult day health care and managed long term care; and WHEREAS, LeadingAge New York's nearly 500 not-for-profit, mission-driven and public provider members serve an estimated 500,000 New Yorkers of all ages annually; and WHEREAS, LeadingAge New York's Long Term Care Employee of Distinction program recognizes those who deal with the staffing crisis in long term care on a daily basis, while successfully facing the challenge of providing quality care; and WHEREAS, Recipients of recognition include: Kalotta Hemingway, St. Margaret's Center; Tom Krueger, Avila Retirement Community; Teena Davern, Masonic Care Community; Gretchen Rebeor, St. Luke Health Services; Ian Cooper, The Baptist Home at Brookmeade; Samuel E. Bennett, Lakeville Ambulette Transportation, LLC; Deborah Lang, Long Island State Veterans Home; Una Moran, Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center; Eric Rochman, VillageCare; Jacque Cross-Hancock, Jewish Senior Life; Giovanna Fasano, Wayne County Nursing Home and Rehab Center; Kathleen Truelson, Hill Haven Transitional Care; Courtney Erickson, Chase Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation; Anne Sheptock, Good Shepherd Fairview Home; Maria Formholtz, Greenfield Health and Rehab Center; and Janell Sluga, "Senior Life Matters Program" at Lutheran Jamestown; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the men and women of New York State who, day after day, perform their jobs in an exemplary manner making them worthy of recognition by LeadingAge New York's 2019 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to each of the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2019 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards.
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