LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Quartiers Family upon the occasion
of being selected as the 2012 March of Dimes Northeastern New York Divi-
sion Ambassador Family

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary individuals within the State of New York whose personal
triumphs serve as an inspiration to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor The
Quartiers Family upon the occasion of being selected as the 2012 March
of Dimes Northeastern New York Division Ambassador Family, to be
observed by the March of Dimes on Tuesday, May 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, During this special occasion, The Quartiers Family of Glens
Falls, New York, will be part of the March of Dimes advocacy day; and
WHEREAS, A national voluntary health organization, the March of Dimes
mission is to improve the health of infants and children by preventing
birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality; The Quartiers Fami-
ly is to be recognized for their unwavering dedication to educating the
public about its Mission; and
WHEREAS, Earlier this year, Sara and Jason Quartiers were honored by
the March of Dimes Northeastern New York Division and given the Volun-
teer of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Sara and Jason Quartiers' son, Cameron Jace, was born on
February 16, 2009, 16 weeks premature; they were able to take him home
after 213 days in Albany Medical Center's NICU; unfortunately, Cameron
only spent a short time at home and passed away on October 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, After this long, arduous battle, Sara and Jason Quartiers'
story serves to inspire others facing similar circumstances as well as
to educate the public on the importance of supporting the March of Dimes
and its vital Mission; and
WHEREAS, The Quartiers Family started their own foundation called
"Project: Cameron's Story"; the goal of the foundation is to support the
bonding of parents with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit (NICU), through the use of children's literature and story-
telling; and
WHEREAS, Sara and Jason Quartiers have been volunteering with March of
Dimes since 2010; they participate in the Adirondack March for Babies
and have raised a significant amount with Project: Cameron's Story; and
WHEREAS, Not only do The Quartiers Family raise funds for the March of
Dimes, they also volunteer their time in so many different ways; Sara
takes part in the March for Babies committee, participates in Advocacy
Day, participates in radio interviews and both Sara and Jason are spok-
espersons to assist in carrying the prematurity message forward; through
their outreach in the community, the Quartiers have encouraged many
families to become involved with March of Dimes; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by Cameron, the Quartier family members include
Sara, Jason, Schuyler and Liam; and
WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development of the Empire
State, there have emerged certain members of our community who have
embodied truly magnanimous conduct and strength, and we call these indi-
viduals "distinguished citizens" of the State of New York; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Quartiers Family upon the occasion of being selected as the
2012 March of Dimes Northeastern New York Division Ambassador Family;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sara and Jason Quartiers.