LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Evelyn M. Smith, MSW, upon the occasion
of her designation as recipient of the 2011 Compassionate Care Award by
Counseling Care and Services, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Evelyn M.
Smith, MSW, upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2011 Compassionate Care Award by Counseling Care and Services, Inc. on
Friday, November 4, 2011, at its 8th Annual Reception; and
WHEREAS, Each year, in the City of Cohoes, New York, Counseling Care
and Services, Inc. honors two outstanding people by presenting them with
a Care Award in recognition of their unique contributions to its commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Smith has wisely counseled and lovingly cared for
Cohoes children and families for 12 years as the School Social Worker at
the Abram Lansing Elementary School; she is worthy of this meritorious
honor; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Smith was an honor student at Salisbury State Univer-
sity in Salisbury, Maryland, and earned her bachelor of arts degree in
social work; she later earned her Master of Science degree in social
work at the Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Smith has been working with children for 33 years and
has distinguished herself as a total and loving professional; for the
last 12 years, she has greatly improved the lives of countless Cohoes
children and families while serving as the School Social Worker for
Abram Lansing Elementary School in the Cohoes City School District; and
WHEREAS, Prior to serving in Cohoes, Evelyn Smith was the School
Social Worker for Catholic Charities of Saratoga County, New York; she
has served as an Alcoholism Counselor at the Spring Hill Annex in Spring
Hill, Maryland, and was a Residential Child Care Worker at Bethany
House; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Smith worked in public relations as well as in the
recruitment and placement of volunteers at the Human Services Planning
Council in Schenectady, New York; she was also a Trainer and Program
Evaluator for C.O.P.E.S., Inc., in Louisville, Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, As well as serving on the professional side of the school
system, Evelyn Smith has been a PTA President, and has had the pleasure
of being a homeroom mother, math mother, and a reading parent; she has
coached a host of sports teams and officiated at swim meets and wrestl-
ing matches; in addition, she has been involved in Scouting, helping her
youngest son attain the rank of Eagle Scout, while serving as the
Advancement Chair Person; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Gordon, and their
children, Justin and Jacob, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Evelyn Smith's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Evelyn M. Smith, MSW, upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2011 Compassionate Care Award by Counseling Care and
Services, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Evelyn M. Smith, MSW.