LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lynn Siebert upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital
District YMCA on April 26, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lynn
Siebert upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Presi-
dent's Award by the Capital District YMCA at its Annual President's
Award Dinner to be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Albany
Marriott, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Siebert has been employed by the Capital District Child
Care Coordinating Council for the past 13 years as the School-Age Educa-
tion Coordinator; she teaches and advises the New York State School-Age
Care Credential, provides technical assistance for school-age children's
programs in the Capital District, provides orientation for programs
seeking to become registered and trained locally, statewide and
nationally on a variety of topics; and
WHEREAS, An AfterSchool Works!NY trained Accreditation Coach, Lynn
Siebert has worked with numerous programs as they seek accreditation
through AfterSchool Works!NY; she is also a Program Endorser for the
organization and has had the pleasure of endorsing several projects
annually; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Siebert currently manages both the New York State
School-Age Care Credential and AfterSchool Works!NY Program; she is most
proud of being involved in the design and implementation of both of
these organizations; and
WHEREAS, Along with her work on the Capital District YMCA Board, Lynn
Siebert sits on the Board of Directors for Trinity Alliance and After-
School Works!NY; she has dedicated her adult life to working with those
who work with school-age children; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Siebert works with a variety of advocacy groups for
children; a few examples include: NYSAN (New York State Afterschool
Network), ACAN (Albany Community Afterschool Network; Afterschool Alli-
ance (Ambassador emeritus), UHAN (Upper Hudson Afterschool Network), and
a host of committees which address the day-to-day needs of school-age
children; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of the 2006 Children's Champion Award from
NYSSACC, Lynn Siebert also received the Academy for Character Education
at the Sage Colleges "Community Leadership in Character Education" Award
in 2009; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lynn Siebert upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 26, 2011;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lynn Siebert.