Assembly Resolution No. 863
BY: M. of A. Woerner
HONORING Deborah Beahan upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the New York
State Office for the Aging
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 Deborah
Beahan upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Senior Citizens
Day Celebration; 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 native New Yorker, Deborah "Debbie" Beahan was born and
raised along with her two brothers and one sister in Ticonderoga, New
York by her parents, Adolph and Helen Diskin; and
WHEREAS, In 1974, Deborah Beahan and her two children moved to
Hudson Falls, New York; a public servant in Washington County for more
than three decades, she worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles for
20 years and spent 12 years as County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, While working at DMV, Debbie met her beloved husband,
Thomas, with whom she shared 33 wonderful years until his passing in
2015; and
WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors, Deborah Beahan has always given of
herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Beahan began volunteering for the Special Olympics
in the 1980s as a coach for bowling and track and field; she has also
been involved with the Heart Fund and was the Treasurer for a political
Washington County Women's Club; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Deborah Beahan helped and participated in the Breast Cancer
Walk, and served on the local Public Health Committee; and
WHEREAS, For the past nine years, Deborah Beahan has been a
dedicated volunteer at the Senior Center of the Kingsbury and Fort
Edward Area, Inc., where she is an integral part of its busy day-to-day
operations, coordinating programs, activities and fundraisers, and
serving as a meal site manager; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, she serves as President on the Board of
Directors for the Senior Center of the Kingsbury and Fort Edward Area
and is the center's OsteoBusters program leader with the AmeriCorps
Seniors/Warren/Washington RSVP volunteers; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman is also a Cardio Drumming
Instructor, and during the pandemic, she kept all the members informed
about COVID-19 testing and vaccination information; in addition, she
procured and installed the "My Senior Center" software program which
reports membership, personnel, events, meals, and transportation
statistics; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, has stood constant in dignity, good
grace and humor; in 1999, she was honored by the Department of Motor
Vehicles for her hard work, dedication, and contributions to her
community; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her daughter, Rachel (Jason),
her son, Brian, and two grandchildren, Isabella and Aidan, as well as
two step-children, Beth and Stephanie, three step-grandchildren, Matt,
Tony and Morgan, and four step-great-grandchildren, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Deborah Beahan has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Beahan, 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 Deborah Beahan upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Deborah Beahan.
