LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dorothy J. Austin upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2010 New York State Senior Citizen
of the Year Award

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
Dorothy J. Austin upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2010 New York State Senior Citizen of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senior Citizen of the Year Award is grant-
ed to a senior citizen who has tirelessly advocated on behalf of seniors
within their communities; the Senior Citizen of the Year has assisted in
providing needed support services and activities which have enhanced the
lives of senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Born on May 2, 1936, in a country farmhouse in Churchville,
New York, Dorothy J. Austin graduated from Spencerport Central School in
1954; she was an honor student and salutatorian of her class; and
WHEREAS, The extraordinary senior community involvement of Dorothy J.
Austin includes service as President, Vice-President and Treasurer of
the Brownville Glen Park senior citizens organization; she is currently
serving in her fifth year as President; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dorothy J. Austin has been active in Meals on
Wheels; AARP; the Theresa, Dexter, and LeRay Evans Mills seniors organ-
izations; and the American Red Cross; she is also a life member of the
North Side Improvement League, as well as a member of the Jefferson
County Agricultural Society and 4 River Valleys Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy J. Austin was the 2002 Member of the Year of the
Ladies Auxiliary; she has also volunteered for the Office for the Aging
Health Fair; and
WHEREAS, A survivor of cancer, Dorothy J. Austin visits the Samaritan
Keep Home on Sundays to bring a smile and love to its residents; she
spends her time helping others; the most important part of her life is
her gift of Faith, and her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Married to Bob Austin on February 12, 1983, Dorothy J. Austin
is the mother of two children, as well as step-mother for Bob's two
children; together, she and Bob have three beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and commend those who have witnessed and contributed to the devel-
opments and achievements of our Nation, State, and communities over the
course of their noteworthy lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dorothy J. Austin upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the 2010 New York State Senior Citizen of the Year Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dorothy J. Austin, 25120 County Route 53, Watertown, New York
13601.