LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lillian Wood upon the occasion of her
selection as the Warren County 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the
New York State Office for the Aging

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lillian Wood
upon the occasion of her selection as the Warren County 2015 Senior
Citizen of the Year by the New York State Office for the Aging at its
Annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at
the Hart Theatre Lounge in the Egg, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during
National Older Americans Month; and
WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our
Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms
and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better
lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible
and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of New York, Lillian Wood owned and oper-
ated the Schroon River Campground for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman 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, Dedicated to the well-being of her community, Lillian Wood is
an invaluable volunteer at the Luzerne Senior Center, serving as the
Senior Advisor and as the Representative to the Warren County Council;
she is always working at the facility, serving meals, cleaning, and
decorating for special events; and
WHEREAS, Lillian Wood can always be counted on to drive friends to
Doctor's appointments, babysit local children, or pay a visit to a
hospice patient; she is also an active member of the Red Hat Society;
and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Lillian Wood is a strong supporter of local
veterans; she visits the veterans' home in Ballston Spa, New York, and
assists at both the VFW Post in Queensbury, and the Luzerne American
Legion Post; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman was the recipient of the Veteran's
Administrative Hospital Award for her dedicated service at Veterans
Affairs facilities in Albany and Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Lillian Wood has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her four children, and eight
grandchildren, as well as 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom feel priv-
ileged 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 Lillian Wood has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, Lillian Wood, a very active and industrious woman, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her volun-
teerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of experiencing
life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lillian Wood upon the occasion of being selected as the Warren
County 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the New York State Office for
the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lillian Wood.