LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Ella Loos upon the occasion of
receiving the Constance E. Miller Award of Excellence from the Mental
Health Association of Genesee County, on May 12, 2009

WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations which bring greater awareness to
mental health issues, and assist people with mental illnesses in their
quest for dignity and independence, are a great benefit to the health
and welfare of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these individuals and
organizations to be honored for the significance of their contributions
and efforts to assist others in developing lives of dignity and self-
worth, recognizing they are deserving of the highest praise and acclama-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mary
Ella Loos upon the occasion of receiving the Constance E. Miller Award
of Excellence from the Mental Health Association of Genesee County, at
its annual meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Each year this award is bestowed upon an individual who
serves as a testament to the service and dedication of Constance E.
Miller, an extraordinary advocate for mental health and an inspiration
for all; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Mary Ella Loos has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and the
Mental Health Association of Genesee County and consequently has been
designated for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ella Loos has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors on behalf of the
Mental Health Association of Genesee County and has always given of
herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, For several years, Mary Ella Loos has served as the co-faci-
litator for the Life Bridges support group, which meets weekly and
provides trauma survivors with education, information and mutual support
and encouragement; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ella Loos was also instrumental in the planning and
developing of the Mental Health Association's Warm Line; her involvement
began when she was a member of the Community Mental Health Promotion
(CMHP) team in 2004, and later she became a call listener when the Warm
Line opened; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mary Ella Loos has assisted with fundraisers for
the Warm Line and has also obtained the support of the Foresters Founda-
tion, a fraternal organization that assists community organizations in
fundraising endeavors, which has been of great support to the Mental
Health Association; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ella Loos is a member of the Mental Health Association's
Strategic Planning Committee; she represents the community and the
social club members in this capacity and has given valuable input which
has helped determine the future programming and path of the Association;
and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Mary Ella Loos is an active member of the Gene-
see County Mental Health Sub Committee and Community Services Board; in
these roles, she serves as an exemplary advocate for mental needs and
services within the county; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary Ella Loos has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Mary Ella Loos 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 Mary Ella Loos upon the occasion of receiving the Constance E.
Miller Award of Excellence from the Mental Health Association of Genesee
County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Ella Loos.