LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Shawn Armstrong upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2013 Employee of the Year by Our Lady of Mercy Life
Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individuals
whose professional commitment and dedication enhance the excellence of
healthcare in their community and the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Shawn Armstrong upon the occasion of her designation as the 2013 Employ-
ee of the Year by Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, to be celebrated at its
14th Annual "Celebration of Life" event on Tuesday, May 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Armstrong is an individual who is quiet, patient, and
strives to meet all the specific needs of her residents; her compassion-
ate and considerate nature allows her to effectively care for them; and
WHEREAS, During her 19-year tenure, Shawn Armstrong literally treated
thousands of residents over time and is frequently mentioned in the
positive feedback on the resident satisfaction surveys for her patience,
compassion and kindness; she always has a smile on her face and is
always encouraging her residents to achieve more; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Armstrong demonstrates her reverence for each person
with having a tremendous amount of kindheartedness for others and values
each person for who they are; she provides a sense of confidence within
the residents by pushing their limits with kind encouragement and is
also very respectful of all staff members and acknowledges their roles
with sincere appreciation; and
WHEREAS, A role model to the rehabilitation department, Shawn Armst-
rong is flexible and dependable, and makes customer service a priority;
and
WHEREAS, Medicare and changing insurance contracts result in larger
caseloads and change in the way services are delivered; Shawn has
accepted this challenge by being flexible; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Shawn Armstrong has served her
patients with compassion and care; she has contributed to the mainte-
nance and enhancement of the highest professional standards, sharing
with others her knowledge and expertise, as well as her dedication and
commitment to quality healthcare; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Shawn Armstrong upon the occasion of her designation as the 2013
Employee of the Year by Our Lady of Mercy Life Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shawn Armstrong.