LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sheila Benoit upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by AccuTheranostics, Inc. on June
21, 2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Benoit 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sheila
Benoit upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
AccuTheranostics, Inc. on June 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Benoit 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, A graduate of D'Youville College with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Medical Technology, Sheila Benoit earned certification from
American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Medical Laboratory Scien-
tist; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Benoit was employed for 42 years both full and part
time as a staff technologist/MLS, Lab Manager, and Clinical Instructor
at various hospitals and colleges; her last employment was from
1985-2000 at ECMC; and
WHEREAS, Since 1980, Sheila Benoit has been a member of the New York
State Constituent Society (ASCLS-NY) and the American Society for Clin-
ical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) National Professional Society; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Benoit has also been a member of the Grand Island
Professional Women Chapter of New York State Women Inc. since 2005,
where she currently serves as Vice President; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding member of her community, Sheila Benoit's
volunteer activities include: the American Society for Clinical Science;
Teaching and Restoring Youth; PROI Foundation for Cancer Research; and
Upstate New York Transplant Services; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Sheila Benoit
has been the recipient of the 2008 New York Service Award, the 2009 TRY
Volunteer of the Year Award, and the ASCLS Region Presidential Award for
Outstanding Service in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Sheila Benoit has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout her accomplished life have been her
supportive family, including her late husband, Ernest Benoit, their four
sons, Richard, Christopher, Peter and Edward and daughter, Michele, as
well as six grandsons, 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 Sheila Benoit has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sheila Benoit upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by AccuTheranostics, Inc. on June 21, 2012; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sheila Benoit.