LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carol Tomlin upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2012-13 Zontian of the Year Award

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, Carol Tomlin has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Carol Tomlin
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2012-13 Zontian
of the Year Award to be celebrated at a dinner on Wednesday, June 12,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Carol Tomlin has been selected to receive this auspicious
award for her exemplary service not only in 2012-13, but in every year
since she joined the Club in 1996; her service has grown over the years,
and has significantly enhanced the operations of the Zonta community of
Albany, New York, making her a role model for other Zontians; and
WHEREAS, The Zonta Club of Albany, a member of Zonta International, is
an organization devoted to advancing the social, economic, political and
professional status of women, and seeking to improve the health, educa-
tion and welfare of children, both in the Capital District and through-
out the world; and
WHEREAS, Carol Tomlin grew up in Rome, New York, and graduated from
the Rome Free Academy in 1967; she received an Associate's degree in
Business Administration from SUNY Canton in 1969, and a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Education from SUNY Buffalo in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, she subsequently undertook graduate work in
Business at Utica College of Syracuse University, and has taught various
business courses in several institutions throughout New York State; she
then met and married Lonnie Tomlin; and
WHEREAS, Known as the heart of the Zonta Club of Albany, Carol Tomlin
has worked for many years with fellow Committee members to organize and
lead the Club's memorial service for Zontians and their families; during
the holidays and in the Spring, she decorates the Albany Memorial Hospi-
tal Chapel with beautiful flowers; and
WHEREAS, Carol Tomlin has supported Father Peter Young's homeless
program at the Schuyler Inn for many years; she has organized craft
activities for the children of families living at the Inn, and offers
gentle and positive encouragement to the homeless; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Carol Tomlin has helped deliver clothing and
furniture to the Capital City Rescue Mission, as well as to women of The
Next Step, a program that empowers women with alcohol and drug
addictions to begin and sustain a life-long process of recovery through
residential treatment and supportive living services; and
WHEREAS, Throughout Summer and Fall, Carol Tomlin hosts "sew what"
gatherings to prepare items to be sold for fundraising at the Academy of
Holy Names and the Empire State Plaza Holiday Craft Fairs; she gracious-
ly provides wonderful lunches and opportunities for great fellowship;
and
WHEREAS, Carol Tomlin designs the decorations, and generously creates
quilts and runners for Zonta fundraising events and dinners; in addi-
tion, she assumes the responsibilities of the Club Fellowship Committee,
sending get-well cards, flowers, sympathy cards and donations to fellow
Zontians on behalf of the Club; and
WHEREAS, Since her recent retirement, Carol Tomlin has worked as a
substitute teacher in Bethlehem Central School District, and volunteers

at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Delmar, New York; she applies her
time and countless talents to Zonta fundraising, service and fellowship
projects, all with grace and a great generosity of spirit and time; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Carol Tomlin has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carol Tomlin upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2012-13 Zontian of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol Tomlin.