LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sharon Grisenthwaite upon the occasion
of her designation as the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Contributor
Award by Warren-Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sharon Grisenthwaite upon the occasion of her designation as the recipi-
ent of the 2012 Outstanding Contributor Award by Warren-Hamilton Coun-
ties Office for the Aging at its annual senior luncheon to be held on
Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Ft. William Henry, Lake George, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Grisenthwaite is truly deserving of the honor of
Hamilton County's 2012 Outstanding Contributor; she shares not only her
time, but a genuine love and caring for her community, both young and
old; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Grisenthwaite demonstrates a sincere dedication to her
community through her efforts as a volunteer; it is through her efforts
that Wells has an excellent food pantry available to its residents; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work managing the food pantry, Sharon
Grisenthwaite is also a member of the Wells Seniors, Wells Garden Club,
Wells Historical Society, Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Cornell Coop-
erative Extension Board of Hamilton County, Hamilton County Senior Citi-
zens Council and a representative on the Warren-Hamilton Counties Office
for the Aging Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, In addition to all of the activities listed, Sharon Grisenth-
waite and her husband drive local seniors to medical appointments and
treatments; she is truly a selfless, giving person and that is why she
is so deserving of this special honor; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Sharon Grisenthwaite, a very active
and industrious woman, has inspired and enriched the lives of many
through her love and respect for others, generously sharing the wisdom
gained over years of experiencing life to its fullest; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and commend those who have witnessed and contributed to the devel-
opments and achievements of our Nation, State, and communities over the
course of their noteworthy lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sharon Grisenthwaite upon the occasion of her designation as the
recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Contributor Award by Warren-Hamilton
Counties Office for the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sharon Grisenthwaite.