LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Souhan upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2011 Citizen of the Year Award by the
Seneca County Chamber of Commerce

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, Susan Souhan has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Susan Souhan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2011 Citizen of the Year Award, to be celebrated by the Seneca County
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, This fine event will take place on Friday, January 20, 2012
at the Waterloo Holiday Inn; and
WHEREAS, Susan Souhan moved to Seneca Falls from Vermont in 1973 with
her husband, George, where they were involved with Seneca Knitting
Mills, a local staple in the textile industry for many years before it
closed; Susan was and is still involved with several local organizations
and projects including: the Seneca Falls Historical Society Board of
Directors, the Seneca County Arts Council, Habitat for Humanity, the
National Women's Hall of Fame, and the Greek Peak Ski Resort; and
WHEREAS, Susan Souhan has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Susan Souhan has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her three children and three
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Susan Souhan has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Susan Souhan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2011 Citizen of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Souhan.