LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jean Turner upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Senior Citizen of the Year Award from the Warren-Hamilton County
Office for the Aging on May 21, 2009

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 Jean
Turner upon the occasion of receiving the Senior Citizen of the Year
Award from the Warren-Hamilton County Office for the Aging on May 21,
2009, at the Ft. William Henry in Lake George, New York; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Indian Lake, New York, Jean Turner has given
not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelli-
gence and leadership and consequently has been designated for this
special honor; and
WHEREAS, The owner of Grandma's Things Gift Shop, Jean Turner works at
or takes part in just about every event that occurs in her town, selling
tickets or serving refreshments to plays and shows and volunteering at
charity events, fundraisers, craft shows and the annual antique show;
and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Hamilton County, Jean Turner believes in
giving back to the region she loves so much; she has been a dispatcher
for the Indian Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps for over 20 years, a
volunteer for the area HOSPICE and a supporter of the Indian Lake Meal-
site; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Jean Turner is a past President and the current
Treasurer of the Senior Citizens Club in the region, as well as a member
of the North Country Crafters and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jean Turner has displayed throughout
her life; she 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, 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Jean Turner and to wish her continued
success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jean Turner upon the occasion of receiving the Senior Citizen of
the Year Award from the Warren-Hamilton County Office for the Aging on
May 21, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jean Turner.