2009-J2688

Honoring Reena Kashyap upon the occasion of receiving the Alumni of the Year Award from Leadership Westchester

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2009-J2688


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reena Kashyap upon the occasion of
receiving the Alumni of the Year Award from Leadership Westchester on
June 25, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Reena Kashyap upon the occasion of receiving the Alumni of the Year
Award from Leadership Westchester on June 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Clay Art Center Staff since
1997, Reena Kashyap received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bombay
University and apprenticed at the Filmeridis clay studio in Manama,
Bahrain; she has also studied with Judy Weber and spent several summers
at Penland School of Crafts; and
WHEREAS, A Studio Potter for almost 20 years, Reena Kashyap has had
her work exhibited in "Endless Variations: Shino Review" at the Balti-
more Clayworks in March 2005 and her cups have been featured in the Lark
Book, "500 Cups"; and
WHEREAS, A member of the NCECA Board of Directors, Reena Kashyap
received the 2004 Community Service Award from the Westchester Arts
Council for her contribution to the community; 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 Reena Kashyap and to wish her contin-
ued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reena Kashyap upon the occasion of receiving the Alumni of the
Year Award from Leadership Westchester on June 25, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reena Kashyap.

actions

  • 18 / Jun / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 16 / Jul / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 16 / Jul / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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