LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Adriene Emmo upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2010 Woman of the Year by the Women's Coalition of
Seneca County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Adriene Emmo upon the occasion of her designation as the 2010 Woman of
the Year by the Women's Coalition of Seneca County; this auspicious
occasion will he celebrated at a dinner to be held in her honor on
Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the New York Chiropractic College in Seneca
Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Women's Coalition of Seneca County recognizes outstanding
women throughout Seneca County for their leadership, community involve-
ment and willingness to improve the community; and
WHEREAS, A native of Seneca Falls, New York, since her youth Adriene
Emmo has been a leader, organizer and devoted volunteer in the communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Adriene Emmo established Emmo Consulting in Seneca Falls, New
York; Emmo Consulting handles the administrative side of chapter 11
bankruptcy filings for many high profile cases and has 20 years experi-
ence preparing schedules of assets and liabilities, statements of finan-
cial affairs and acting as claims and noticing agent for the U.S. Bank-
ruptcy Court; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Adriene Emmo founded the Women's Institute for Lead-
ership and Learning; she is also a founder and organizer of the Seneca
Falls Dialog; these dialogs have brought tremendous focus to the histor-
ical significance of the Seneca Falls community; and
WHEREAS, On the boards of a variety of organizations, including:
Convention Days, It's a Wonderful Life, Kiwanis, Seneca Museum, Friends
of the National Park, SMS Auxiliary and the Women's Religious Institute,
Adriene Emmo possesses a lifelong devotion to the Seneca Falls communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Adriene Emmo is currently volunteering to
archive items for the Seneca Heritage Area; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Daniel R. Emmo, who
feels privileged to to be a part of her life and and rejoices in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Adriene Emmo has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Adriene Emmo has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Adriene Emmo upon the occasion of her designation as the 2010
Woman of the Year by the Women's Coalition of Seneca County; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adriene Emmo, 117 Bridge Street, Seneca Falls, New York.