Senate Resolution No. 329

BY: Senator RITCHIE

HONORING Elizabeth Weimer upon the occasion of her
designation as a recipient of the 2020 City of
Oswego Hometown Heroes Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, to honor those whose character and
achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this
great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Elizabeth
Weimer upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient of the 2020
City of Oswego Hometown Heroes Award on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in
conjunction with the observance of National Hero Day; and

WHEREAS, The City of Oswego Hometown Heroes Award was established in
2020 to recognize individuals from the City of Oswego who quietly go
about improving the lives of others through their generosity, energy and
spirit; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Weimer is an employee of the Oswego County Office
for the Aging; in this capacity, she has always strived to ensure
seniors within her community are cared for with dignity and respect; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Weimer has achieved this by organizing a food
drive for seniors, personalizing Christmas Cards for local nursing home
residents and organizing an "Adopt a Senior" program to ensure seniors
living alone are not forgotten during the holidays; and

WHEREAS, Through her compassion and dedication, Elizabeth Weimer has
truly made a difference in the lives of countless senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, As a recipient of this most prestigious award, Elizabeth
Weimer truly embodies the meaning of service and sets a shining example
for others to follow; and

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

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Elizabeth Weimer, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Elizabeth Weimer upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2020 City of Oswego Hometown Heroes Award, and to wish her
continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Elizabeth Weimer.