2009-J2877

Commending The Reverend Marilyn Foster upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2009 Convention Days Community Service Award

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2009-J2877


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Reverend Marilyn Foster upon the
occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2009 Convention Days
Community Service Award

WHEREAS, The spiritual guidance and nurturing of the citizens of the
State of New York is of great importance to the vitality and well-being
of our communities; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Marilyn Foster has given not only of her time
and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Reverend Marilyn Foster upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2009 Convention Days Community Service Award on Friday,
July 17, 2009, in Seneca Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, The first woman pastor in Seneca Falls, Reverend Marilyn
Foster has served as pastor of the First United Methodist Church for the
past 17 years; she has opened her church to the entire community, not
just her own congregation; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Marilyn Foster has hosted many support groups within
her church, some of which include: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anon-
ymous, Scouts, Woman's Reading Club, Moms and Toddlers' group, Stepping
Stones Preschool and the Town of Seneca Falls Drug Court; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of both Empire State College and Colgate Rochester
Divinity School, Reverend Marilyn Foster serves as Chaplain of the Hunt-
ington Living Center; in addition, she is the President of the Board of
the Women's Interfaith Institute; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Reverend Marilyn Foster's distin-
guished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Reverend Marilyn Foster upon the occasion of her designation
as recipient of the 2009 Convention Days Community Service Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Reverend Marilyn Foster.

actions

  • 20 / Jul / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 10 / Sep / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 10 / Sep / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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