J02812 Summary:

BILL NOJ02812
 
SAME ASNo Same As
 
SPONSORBRESLIN
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSR
 
 
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J02812 Actions:

BILL NOJ02812
 
02/13/2020REFERRED TO FINANCE
02/25/2020REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
02/25/2020ADOPTED
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J02812 Committee Votes:

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J02812 Floor Votes:

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J02812 Text:

 
Senate Resolution No. 2812
 
BY: Senator BRESLIN
 
        HONORING Susan Van Horn Shipherd upon the occasion
        of  her designation for special recognition by Unity
        House on February 14, 2020
 
  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  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 Susan Van
Horn  Shipherd  upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation  for   special
recognition  by  Unity  House to be celebrated at its I Love Unity House
Luncheon on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Hilton Garden  Inn,  Troy,
New York; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Unity  House is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life
for people living in poverty, adults with  mental  illness,  victims  of
domestic   violence,   children  with  developmental  delays  and  their
families, people living  with  HIV/AIDS,  and  others  whose  needs  can
effectively be met by this vital organization and its philosophy; and
 
  WHEREAS,  A  retired  sales representative for Krackeler Scientific,
Inc., Susan Van Horn Shipherd has served as a Director of the University
at Albany Foundation since  2003;  she  also  currently  serves  on  the
Nominating Committee; and
 
  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  her
community, Susan Van Horn Shipherd is actively involved in several other
charities and organizations including  the  Unity  House  of  Troy,  the
University at Albany Benevolent Association, and the College of Arts and
Science Dean's Advisory Board; and
 
  WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary woman established the Susan
Van Horn Shipherd '64 Women in Science Scholarship; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Susan  Van Horn Shipherd earned an undergraduate degree in
biology from the University at Albany, where as  a  student  she  was  a
member of Chi Sigma Theta and the fencing club; and
 
  WHEREAS,  With  her  throughout  have  been  her  husband, Dr. James
Ferris, and  her  two  children,  Jillian  and  JP,  all  of  whom  feel
privileged   to  be  a  part  of  her  life  and  rejoice  in  her  many
achievements; and
 
  WHEREAS, The success of Unity House is in direct correlation to  the
efforts  of  its  dedicated  supporters such as Susan Van Horn Shipherd,
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  business  and
the community it serves; 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  Susan  Van Horn Shipherd upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Unity House on  February  14,  2020;  and  be  it
further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Susan Van Horn Shipherd.
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