Senate Resolution No. 1809

BY: Senator LITTLE

HONORING Janet McFetridge upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the New York
State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019

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 Janet
McFetridge upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New
Yorkers' Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 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, Janet McFetridge ascribes to the philosophy that each of us
has talents and gifts to offer as a way to better our communities; her
role in purchasing and establishing the Champlain Meeting House has
offered the community an ideal location for small meetings, community
events, and learning opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in Oregon, Janet McFetridge attended the
University of Poitiers in France; she received her bachelor's degree in
French from Oregon State University and her master's degree in French
Education from the University of Oregon; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Janet McFetridge has
displayed throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, Janet McFetridge, a very active and industrious woman, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her
volunteerism, 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 Janet McFetridge upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Janet McFetridge.