LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Naomi Kessler upon the occasion of her
designation as a 50 year member of the Abigail No. 3 Chapter of the
United Order True Sisters, Inc.

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 individ-
uals 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
Naomi Kessler upon the occasion of her designation as a 50 year member
of the United Order True Sisters Abigail No. 3 on Wednesday, April 27,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The United Order True Sisters, Inc. (UOTS, Inc.) is an
historic and distinguished organization, the oldest women's philanthrop-
ic organization in the country; founded in 1846, as a secret society,
prior to electricity, women's suffrage, the abolition and the Civil War;
these brave women undertook the founding of an organization based on the
principles of love and faith forging forward into a man's world; and
WHEREAS, In 1947, UOTS, Inc. dedicated its mission to helping those
patients afflicted with cancer; it provides emotional and financial
support to cancer patients and their families; and
WHEREAS, Naomi Kessler has served as an officer for Abigail No. 3 for
numerous years; in this capacity, she worked on many Charity Ball
events, volunteered at its Thrift Shop, and provided support and assist-
ance whenever extra help was needed; and
WHEREAS, Naomi Kessler is always willing to offer her home and hospi-
tality for local meetings as well as Area/Regional Meetings; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her children, Caryn (Mark)
Poskanzer, Ellen ((Mitchell) Ackerman, and Steven (Diana) Kessler, as
well as her grandchildren, Jared Poskanzer, Adam Poskanzer, Noah Poskan-
zer, Dayna Poskanzer, Meryl Ackerman, Sam Ackerman, Emily Ackerman,
Jamie Kessler, and Leah Ackerman, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; she was married to the
late Harold Kessler; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to excellence certainty have earned recognition and
applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Naomi Kessler upon the occasion of her designation as a 50 year
member of the Abigail No. 3 Chapter of the United Order True Sisters,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Naomi Kessler.