Senate Resolution No. 1031
BY: Senator METZGER
HONORING Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier upon the
occasion of her designation as an Advocate for
Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley on
May 21, 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 and organizations 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 Kellyann
Kostyal-Larrier upon the occasion of her designation as an Advocate for
Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to be celebrated at its
3rd Annual Orange & Sullivan Partners in Justice Reception on Tuesday,
May 21, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier currently serves as Executive
Director of Safe Homes of Orange County, the only private,
not-for-profit agency in Orange County, New York, dedicated to assisting
survivors of domestic violence, teen-dating violence, and human
trafficking by providing free and confidential services; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier,
Safe Homes of Orange County works tirelessly toward the elimination of
intimate partner violence, teen-dating violence, and trafficking by
providing comprehensive support services to victims and their children,
and by increasing public awareness about these issues and encouraging
accountability for perpetrators; and
WHEREAS, The success of Safe Homes of Orange County is in direct
correlation to the efforts of Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the
community it serves; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier 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 Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier upon the occasion of her designation as
an Advocate for Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley on May
21, 2019; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier.
