LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Janice Dingman upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition as recipient of the Inspiration
Award by St. Paul's Center in Rensselaer, New York

WHEREAS, From time to time, this Legislative Body takes note of certain
individuals that it wishes to recognize for having given of their time
and energies to serve the best interests of their communities and to
publicly acknowledge their service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Janice Dingman upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion as recipient of the Inspiration Award by St. Paul's Center in Rens-
selaer, New York, at its Bountiful Hearts and Harvest Reception, held on
Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Taste, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since November is National Homeless Awareness Month, it is
especially important to celebrate those who made a positive impact on
the homeless population in the Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, St. Paul's Center opened its doors in 2006; it provided a
warm, nurturing, home-like environment where mothers have the opportu-
nity to become equipped and empowered to make a successful transition to
independent living, and begin a better life for themselves and their
children; and
WHEREAS, The Inspiration Award is given to an Outstanding Shelter
Graduate to recognize the dedication and hard work it takes mothers and
their families to overcome homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Janice Dingman is an Outstanding Shelter Graduate; her
success is an inspiration to everyone at the St. Paul's Center and she
truly merits this auspicious award; 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 Janice Dingman upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Inspiration Award by St. Paul's Center
in Rensselaer, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janice Dingman.