LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Renee Englander upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award
from 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Renee Englander upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Outstanding
Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award from the New York State Office
for the Aging at the Annual Senior Recognition Day to be held on Wednes-
day, May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Renee Englander has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Renee Englander has dedicated herself to enhancing the lives
of all, from young and old, serving in multiple roles whether as a Bar
or Bat Mitzvah mentor and tutor, a kosher lunch volunteer for seniors,
or a driver for senior appointments; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Renee Englander is the supervisor for the Daily
Bread Soup Kitchen, a volunteer for the Woodstock Film Festival and a
Woman in Black Peace volunteer; she coordinates the Woodstock Halloween
Parade and is the treasurer for the Elders Drum Project; and
WHEREAS, Renee Englander is also an active member of Birds of a Feath-
er Drummers and travels with the group to play for elementary schools
and nursing homes; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Renee Englander has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Renee Englander has displayed throughout
her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Renee Englander upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Outstand-
ing Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award from the New York State
Office for the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Renee Englander.