Honor Melissa Nesbit Award

Senate Resolution No. 61 BY: Senator HELMING HONORING Melissa Nesbit upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce on January 18, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Melissa Nesbit upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

January 18, 2019, at Club 86 in Geneva, New York; and WHEREAS, A resident of Seneca Falls, New York, Melissa Nesbit is an accomplished professional who works within the nonprofit community; throughout her distinguished career, she has achieved numerous accomplishments; she manages the Annual St. Frances/St. Clare Parish Festival in Waterloo and was instrumental in creating the Waterloo Rotary Farm Market, which attracts a record number of vendors and consumers to the area; and WHEREAS, Melissa Nesbit also helped coordinate a very successful Masquerade Ball for Seneca Housing which raised significant funds for veteran housing in Seneca County; in addition, through her stellar efforts, the Rural Urban Dinner contributed to an increase in over 50% of their donation to Food Link; and WHEREAS, A vital member of the Waterloo Rotary Club, Melissa Nesbit was the proud recipient of the prestigious Paul Harris Award for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Melissa Nesbit has displayed throughout her life; 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 Melissa Nesbit upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce on January 18, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Melissa Nesbit.