LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brunhilde Knaup upon the occasion of
receiving the James Kane Second Career Award from the American Red Cross
of Northeastern New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community;
and
WHEREAS, Brunhilde Knaup will be honored with the James Kane Second
Career Award from the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York during
its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner to be held at the
Hilton Garden Inn on June 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The James Kane Second Career Award honors a special volunteer
who has dedicated a significant part of their lives serving the communi-
ty through the Red Cross following the completion of their first career;
James Kane served the Albany Red Cross for 30 years in an essential
record keeping function; and
WHEREAS, Hilde has volunteered with the Red Cross for 14 years, and
was nominated for this award by Sheelah Aulet; and
WHEREAS, She actively volunteers at 2-3 local blood drives a month at
major corporation sites, including at GE, KAPL, and the Golub Corpo-
ration, as well as every Friday at the Crosstown Plaza site; and
WHEREAS, Her dedication knowns no bounds; even after experiencing a
bad fall, she very quickly resumed her active volunteer duties; and
WHEREAS, Hilde has exhibited the true spirit of this prestigious award
through her extraordinary dedication to the Red Cross; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Brunhilde Knaup upon the occasion of receiving the James Kane
Second Career Award from the American Red Cross of Northeastern New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brunhilde Knaup.