Senate Resolution No. 2252

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING the YWCA of Mohawk Valley upon the
occasion of hosting their 35th Annual Salute to
Outstanding Women on March 21, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the YWCA of Mohawk Valley upon the occasion of hosting their
35th Annual Salute to Outstanding Women and their award ceremony on
Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Salute to Outstanding Women is a time-honored tradition
upheld by the YWCA of Mohawk Valley to celebrate the amazing
contributions and outstanding achievements of local women in Herkimer
and Oneida counties, honoring the achievements of more than 250 women
since the inaugural event in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Paying tribute to this year's honorees, who embody the
meaning of "Outstanding Women," the following women received awards: Ann
Rushlo, Business & Industry; Jennifer Adjodha-Evans, Education; Heather
Loveland-Button, Entrepreneur; Patricia M. Sterling, Healthcare; Amy
Turner, Human and Public Service; Amiyah Evans, Outstanding Youth; Jen
DeWeerth, Social Justice; Tamalin C. Martin, STEAM; and

WHEREAS, Nominated by the community and selected by a panel of
independent judges, the eight women who received awards were chosen for
specific categories of work, sponsored by community organizations; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to the community-at-large, all proceeds from the
fundraiser directly benefit the YWCA of Mohawk Valley's lifesaving,
free, confidential, and 24-hour domestic and sexual violence crisis
services; and

WHEREAS, The success of the YWCA of Mohawk Valley is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its leadership and its members, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the institution and the
community it serves; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of the YWCA of Mohawk Valley, past and present, who have
labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for
the community it serves; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the YWCA of Mohawk Valley upon the occasion of hosting their
35th Annual Salute to Outstanding Women on March 21, 2024; and be it
further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the YWCA of Mohawk Valley.