Honor Nancy Snyder’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 942 BY: Senator O'MARA HONORING Nancy Snyder upon the occasion of her 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 Nancy Snyder upon the occasion of her 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, A life-long resident of Steuben County, Nancy Snyder graduated from Hammondsport Central School in 1960, before earning her nursing degree from St. James Mercy School of Nursing in Hornell, New York; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her studies, Nancy Snyder and her husband of 45 years, the late Larry who worked as a professional horse trainer, traveled as he applied his trade, allowing Nancy the chance to work at hospitals in Cooperstown, Oneonta, and Turners Falls, Massachusetts; and WHEREAS, After 10 years on the road, the couple returned to Pulteney, New York, and Nancy began working at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath; and WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious nursing career, Nancy Snyder served as a floor nurse, an ambulatory surgery nurse, and an emergency room nurse; her extended service, particularly on the overnights in the emergency room, earned her the nick-name, "Nancy Night Nurse"; and WHEREAS, A 38-year member of the Pulteney Presbyterian Church, Nancy Snyder served as an elder and has taken the lead in organizing the annual CROP-walk, raising funds to help fight hunger in the community; and WHEREAS, Nancy Snyder has served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Pulteney Volunteer Ambulance Corps (PVAC) for 39 years; during this time, she served as the Captain for three terms, the QA/QI Officer for 22 years, the medical director liaison, and as a clinical instructor for EMT classes; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Nancy Snyder continues to serve as an EMT, responding to approximately 50% of the emergency calls, as well as personal calls to help neighbors in need of minor medical attention; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, she provides more than just basic medical support by staying to visit with her older neighbors to offer companionship, bringing comfort, encouragement, strength and love to countless individuals throughout her local community; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Nancy Snyder has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Nancy Snyder, a very active and industrious woman, has inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her 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 Nancy Snyder upon the occasion of her 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 Nancy Snyder.