Senate Resolution No. 1808
BY: Senator LITTLE
HONORING Joan Aubin 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 Joan Aubin
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New
York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers' 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, Joan Aubin has volunteered for the past eight years with
the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) where she helps transport
fellow neighbors and friends to and from doctor appointments, does their
grocery shopping, and stops by for a friendly visit almost daily
throughout the week; and
WHEREAS, In addition, she gives of her time and energies to the
Willsboro Congregational Church, serving as its Treasurer, setting up
for events and dinners, and calling the Bingo numbers; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Essex County for most of her life, Joan Aubin
graduated from Willsboro Central School before moving to Elizabethtown
where she worked for Grand Union for 28 years; she moved back to
Willsboro in 2010 and currently resides in Lakewood senior housing; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Joan Aubin has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two daughters, five
grandchildren, many step grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who
have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Joan Aubin, 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 Joan Aubin 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 Joan Aubin.
