Senate Resolution No. 331

BY: Senator RITCHIE

HONORING Jeremy Donahue upon the occasion of his
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 Jeremy
Donahue upon the occasion of his 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, Jeremy Donahue is a nurse and United States veteran who is
currently deployed in Iraq with the National Guard as a combat medic;
and

WHEREAS, A husband and father of two boys, Jeremy Donahue is on his
second deployment to the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, Jeremy Donahue has saved countless lives both at home and
overseas through his selfless service to our nation; and

WHEREAS, As a recipient of this most prestigious award, Jeremy
Donahue 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 Jeremy Donahue has displayed
throughout his 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
Jeremy Donahue, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jeremy Donahue.