LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Jane Little upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Akron Chamber of
Commerce

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, Jane Little 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jane Little
upon the occasion of her designation as the 2010 Citizen of the Year by
the Akron Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated on Saturday, May 1,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Each year this award is bestowed upon an individual who has
displayed an unselfish devotion to improving the quality of life in the
Akron community; and
WHEREAS, Jane Little can be seen giving her time and energies in a
variety of settings throughout the community; a local businesswoman, she
has donated door prizes, free ice cream cones, supplies and proceeds
from refreshments served in the shelter on cruise nights; and
WHEREAS, Jane Little has also supported the Akron Celebration Commit-
tee, local fire companies and other civic groups; she is a true asset to
society; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Jane Little 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 Jane Little 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
commend Jane Little upon the occasion of her designation as the 2010
Citizen of the Year by the Akron Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jane Little.