2011-J2508
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses
Service upon the occasion of celebrating 20 years of service to the
community
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 that are devoted 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 commend
the Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses Service upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing 20 years of service to the community; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated at the Annual Meeting of the Service, to be held on Thurs-
day, June 30, 2011, at its offices at 756 Pre-Emption Road in Geneva,
New York; and
WHEREAS, A local home health care provider headquartered in Geneva,
New York, and serving four counties in the Finger Lakes region, the
Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses Service is proudly celebrating its 20th
Anniversary of providing quality and excellence in home health care to
the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, Home care is the most preferred method of health care deliv-
ery among disabled, elderly and chronically ill individuals eager to
live independently in their own homes as long as safely possible; and
WHEREAS, Home care services allow families to stay together and
provide greater health, dignity and comfort in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Under the skilled and inspired leadership of its President
and Chief Executive Officer, June Castle, the Finger Lakes Visiting
Nurses Service's exemplary clinicians and administrative staff work
tirelessly to provide home health, palliative and hospice care to
support thousands of Finger Lakes area residents in need of quality home
health services; and
WHEREAS, The Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses Service continues to proudly
provide high quality and compassionate health care services to those in
need, especially in times of personal health care crises; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Finger Lakes
Visiting Nurses Service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses Service upon the occasion of
celebrating 20 years of service to the community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to June Castle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Finger
Lakes Visiting Nurses Service, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, New York
14456.