LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Karen Figler upon the occasion of
receiving the Citizen of the Year Award from the Grand Island Chamber of
Commerce on April 29, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Karen Figler upon the occasion of receiving the Citizen of the Year
Award from the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Karen Figler will be honored at the Grand Island Chamber of
Commerce's 44th Annual Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet to be held on
Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the Grand Island Holiday Inn Resort and
Conference Center; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Grand Island resident, Karen Figler has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her faith, family and
community; and
WHEREAS, Karen Figler is a highly respected educator who has taught
Physical Education and Health at St. Stephen's School for 28 years; she
has also run "Karen's Aerobics" exercise program on Grand Island for 30
years; and
WHEREAS, Through her aerobics program, Karen Figler has organized and
participated in countless charitable programs, including "Dance for
Heart" with the American Heart Association and the American Lung Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, Her dedication to St. Stephen's School also provides for many
opportunities to give back to the community; she has taken an active
role with the numerous functions for the Home School Association and has
served as Chairperson, committee member and Vice President; and
WHEREAS, Karen Figler's love and commitment to her faith community at
St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church has also allowed her to serve in
many programs that have enriched her life tremendously; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Karen Figler has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Rom, and their
three sons, Jonathan, Jeremy and Justin, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Karen Figler has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Karen Figler upon the occasion of receiving the Citizen of the
Year Award from the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce on April 29, 2010;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen Figler.