LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Grace Denniston for receiving the New
York State 2010 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the senior
citizens of the Empire State who, as they reach the fullness of years,
continue to be active and vital participants in the life of their commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Older New Yorkers bring their special wisdom, experience and
enthusiasm to countless endeavors, helping to shape and strengthen the
character of our communities and the quality of our lives; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Grace Denniston for receiving the New York State 2010 Outstanding
Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award on Wednesday, May 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Soon after Grace Denniston retired from Orleans County Office
for the Aging in 2004, she was keeping busy with volunteer service in
the community; she began her involvement with Community Action in 2002-
2003 when she committed to volunteer in a Head Start classroom weekly;
after that year she branched out and volunteered with Community Action
Angels and became a member of the Board of Directors in September of
2004; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, Grace Denniston has volunteered numerous
hours and her business and organizational skills in all areas of the
agency; she is currently the Vice Chair of the board, Chair of the
program committee, extremely active on the Angels in Action Advisory
Board, as well as involved in almost every Angels project; and
WHEREAS, Grace Denniston also is an active member of Albion Rotary
Club, and was its President from 2007-2008; in addition, she volunteers
much of her time at the Carlton United Methodist Church, where she is
Chair of the Missions Committee, Treasurer of the Women's Group and
assists in Children's Church and Vacation Bible School; and
WHEREAS, Grace Denniston has been a volunteer for Hospice of Orleans
for five years; she has served the Hospice program in several different
capacities, and primarily has been a family support volunteer; and
WHEREAS, In this role, Grace Denniston has offered companionship to
terminally ill patients who are in their own homes and afforded their
caregivers much needed respite; she has a genuine, warm and compassion-
ate nature that makes her ideal for Hospice work; and
WHEREAS, Grace Denniston has conducted in-services for Hospice volun-
teers regarding the "Sharing Your Wishes" program; she educated volun-
teers as well as the community on important end-of-life issues such as
health care proxies, DNRs and living wills; a true asset to society, she
has also educated volunteers on Alzheimer's disease and has served as an
active voice for that population; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive warmth and devotion to her
community and its citizens which Grace Denniston has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Grace Denniston for receiving the New York State 2010 Outstanding
Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Grace Denniston.