Senate Resolution No. 1038

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Mona Patel upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the President's Award by
the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Mona Patel upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
President's Award by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated on
Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Mona Patel is being recognized with this auspicious award
for displaying a deep commitment to strengthening the community and for
sharing the YMCA's passion for helping those in need in every community
of the Capital District; and

WHEREAS, Mona Patel is the owner and Managing Director of the Red
Carpet Inn in Albany, New York; as a small business owner, she enjoys
giving back to her community by raising funds for breast cancer
awareness through both the American Cancer Society and the Susan G.
Komen; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Mona Patel serves as a member of the Albany
YMCA's Board of Directors where she focuses on Circle of Champs and the
Black and Latino Achievers programs; she also raises funds to give
children the opportunity to benefit from the many programs this vital
organization has to offer its community; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mona Patel has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Mona Patel has displayed over
the years; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Mona Patel upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mona Patel.