LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jodie Branch Jeffrey upon the occasion
of receiving the New York Association of Homes & Services for the
Aging's 2011 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Award

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, Jodie Branch Jeffrey has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honer; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jodie Branch
Jeffrey upon the occasion of receiving the New York Association of Homes
& Services for the Aging's 2011 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction
Award; and
WHEREAS, The New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging's
(NYAHSA) Long Term Care Employee of Distinction program recognizes those
who deal with the staffing crisis in long term care on a daily basis
while, successfully facing the challenge of providing quality care; and
WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute her time and talents, Jodie Branch
Jeffrey gave up her position as a Food Service Supervisor with Beechwood
Continuing Care and trained to become a CNA; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Jodie Branch Jeffrey serves as the Household Coor-
dinator of Beechwood Continuing Care in the Buffalo House, giving hands
on, personal care to each and every individual in her care; and
WHEREAS, Jodie Branch Jeffrey ensures that the significant events in
each resident's life are celebrated and observed in an appropriate way;
most recently, she initiated Memorial Services for the deceased resi-
dents in the living room of the household, so other residents, family
and friends may pay tribute to their memory; and
WHEREAS, A benevolent woman, Jodie Branch Jeffrey is known for her
honesty and trustworthiness, and can be counted on to do her best at all
times; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable caregiver always has the best interest of her
residents and her team members in mind and exudes a spirit which helps
get everyone involved in household planning; and
WHEREAS, Deeply loved by the residents of the Buffalo House and their
families, Jodie Branch Jeffrey has certainly earned the admiration,
esteem and affection of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jodie Branch Jeffrey has displayed
throughout her life; 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 the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jodie Branch Jeffrey upon the occasion of receiving the New York
Association of Homes & Services for the Aging's 2011 Long Term Care
Employee of Distinction Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jodie Branch Jeffrey.