Senate Resolution No. 1434

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Marilyn G. Wheeler upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Third Age
Achievement Award for Health and Human Services by
the Senior Services of Albany

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marilyn G. Wheeler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Third Age Achievement Award for Health and Human Services by the
Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 23rd Annual Awards
Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Wolferts Roost Country Club in
Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the
contributions area residents and professionals have made in their
communities during the Third Age of their lives; Marilyn G. Wheeler is
truly deserving of this prestigious award; and

WHEREAS, For over 35 years, Marilyn G. Wheeler has been assisting
those in her community who deal with mental health issues; and

WHEREAS, In 1983, Marilyn G. Wheeler was instrumental in
establishing a community non-profit mental health counseling center;
today, she is the founding Executive Director/Clinical
Director/Consultant of Counseling Care and Services of Cohoes, which
provides mental health counseling and psychotherapy to adults, children,
and families; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Marilyn G. Wheeler, the
Center strives to maintain a counseling center to effectively enhance
individual growth as well as alleviate human suffering and distress in
individual and family life, and promote and conduct educational programs
and supportive services, especially in the areas of family and social
concern; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding, Counseling Care and Services of Cohoes
has provided services for over 350 patients per year; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 56 years,
their three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, all
of whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many
achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their

profession, 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 Marilyn G. Wheeler upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Health and Human
Services by the Senior Services of Albany; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marilyn G. Wheeler.