LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Laura J. Critcher upon the occasion of
receiving the Northeast Center Community Service Award from Empire State
College at the State University of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would 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
Laura J. Critcher upon the occasion of receiving the Northeast Center
Community Service Award from Empire State College at the State Universi-
ty of New York; and
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, Laura J. Critcher 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, One of four nontraditional students to receive this first-
time award, Laura J. Critcher is the Marketing Assistant Manager at
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company; and
WHEREAS, The quintessential civic leader, Laura J. Critcher believes
in giving back to the community she loves so much; she currently volun-
teers her efforts to the Tri-County United Way, the American Cancer
Society, South Glens Falls High School Dance Marathon and the Hole-In-
One Mini-Golf Tournament benefiting the Double H Ranch; and
WHEREAS, With Laura J. Critcher throughout have been her husband and
family, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice
in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Laura J. Critcher has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; throughout the entire period of her
community service, a period of constructive involvement, she 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 Laura J. Critcher 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Laura J. Critcher and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Laura J. Critcher upon the occasion of receiving the Northeast
Center Community Service Award from Empire State College at the State
University of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Laura J. Critcher.