LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jacqlene Rose upon the occasion of her
designation by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its
2012 Citizen of the Years Award on June 8, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments
contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of
the State of New York and individuals whose purposeful endeavors, as
involved members of the community, enhance the quality of life therein;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Jacqlene Rose upon the occasion of her designation by the Sidney Chamber
of Commerce as the recipient of its 2012 Citizen of the Years Award; and
WHEREAS, Jacqlene Rose is truly a person who strives to make Sidney a
better place in which to live; she will be honored by the Sidney Chamber
of Commerce for her dedication and service to the Sidney community at
the Chamber's Annual Dinner, to be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge on
Friday, June 8, 2012; and
WHEREAS, A professional realtor, formerly the owner of Rose Realty,
Jacqlene Rose is currently with Realty USA; her community service
reaches far beyond the walls of her business; and
WHEREAS, Past President of the Sidney Rotary Club and a recipient of
their prestigious Paul Harris award, Jacqlene Rose has served on the
board of several real estate organizations at both the local and state
levels; through her involvement with the Habitat for Humanity organiza-
tion, she has helped families both locally, nationally and interna-
tionally achieve their dream of owning a home of their own; and
WHEREAS, Jacqlene Rose served as President of the Delaware County
Habitat for Humanity and was a key force behind the disaster relief
efforts of the floods of 2006 and 2011; she worked tirelessly to help
set up and manage shelters for the victims of both floods and also
established a disaster relief team that oversaw an organized assessment
of needs and quickly got work crews out to assist residents with the
overwhelming task of cleanup; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize Jacqlene Rose for
her commitment and contributions to Sidney and its quality of life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when the noble
aims and accomplishments of individuals such as Jacqlene Rose are
brought to our attention it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and
commend them for the edification and emulation of others; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jacqlene Rose upon the occasion of her designation by the Sidney
Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its 2012 Citizen of the Years
Award on June 8, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jacqlene Rose.