LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Diane Adele Pomeroy upon the occasion of
receiving the 2011 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award
from the New York State Assembly

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Diane Adele Pomeroy upon the occasion of receiving the 2011 Outstanding
Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award from the New York State Assembly
on May 24, 2011, at the New York State Senior Citizens' Day Celebration;
and
WHEREAS, This special event will be held at the Blue Room in the State
Capitol Building in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Diane Pomeroy 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 resident of Spring Valley, New York, Diane Pomeroy is an
active volunteer; as an Ombudsman for the past eight years, she has been
certified to act as a liaison and advocate for the residents of nursing
homes, and in this capacity, she is assigned to Northern Manor Multicare
Center in Nanuet, New York; and
WHEREAS, Diane Pomeroy has also taken training as a Shalvah volunteer
for Northern Services Group, a not-for-profit organization in Rockland
County, which operates a variety of living styles for senior citizens,
including three nursing homes; she visits terminally ill residents at
both Northern Riverview Health Care Center and the Assisted Living
Facility at Northern Riverview in Haverstraw, New York; and
WHEREAS, In her role as both Ombudsman and Shalvah volunteer, Diane
Pomeroy visits residents of the facilities regularly; she is also a
mentor to other new Shalvah volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Diane Pomeroy is an active participant in the Statewide
Senior Action Council of the Hudson Valley and, as such, she advocates
for senior citizens and the disabled; and
WHEREAS, Overcoming some of her own obstacles, Diane Pomeroy has
served as an outstanding Ombudsman who assists in resolving the partic-
ular issues of nursing home residents along with being a vital source of
strength for the terminally ill; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Diane Pomeroy's positive attitude
has made it possible for nursing home residents to feel confident in her
abilities; she has gone above and beyond the minimal requirements of her
position to better the lives of many present residents and has also
paved the way for a better life for future residents; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Diane Pomeroy has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and.
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Diane Pomeroy has displayed throughout
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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Diane Adele Pomeroy upon the occasion of receiving the 2011

Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award from the New York
State Assembly; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diane Adele Pomeroy.