LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring DJ Oatman upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Most Improved in Budgeting Money Award
by Living Resources on April 24, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals with
disabilities merit our recognition as they realize goals that serve to
lift barriers and expand choices for all persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor DJ Oatman upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Most Improved in
Budgeting Money Award by Living Resources, to be celebrated at its 2015
Spring Awards Ceremony, on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Village of
Colonie Family Center, Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes adults with intellectual or
developmental disabilities, such as DJ Oatman, for their achievement at
mastering academic, independence, and work readiness performance skills;
and
WHEREAS, For his hard work and determination, DJ Oatman is the recipi-
ent of the Most Improved in Budgeting Money Award; and
WHEREAS, At Living Resources, its staff of more than 650 assist and
support people who are disabled due to birth trauma, accident or
illness; more importantly, the dedicated staff appreciates each person's
individual strengths and capabilities, allowing them to be the best they
can be; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization provides individualized life enhanc-
ing opportunities to persons with disabilities through volunteerism,
education and enrichment activities in their communities, some of which
are: over 60 residential housing arrangements, day opportunities, arts,
community volunteering through Living Resources' Rotaract Club,
supported employment, after school programs, counseling services,
services to persons who are deaf and hard of hearing, in home support to
families, and services to persons with Traumatic Brain Injury; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Living Resources also provides access to a Home
Health Agency and a Licensed Home Care Services Agency which specialize
in serving people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals whose extraordinary spirit and determination are an
inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, DJ Oatman is a role model for many who face similar obstacles
which he has faced and overcome; holding steadfast to his dream of inde-
pendence, he accomplished his goals and made his vision a reality; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor DJ Oatman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Most Improved in Budgeting Money Award by Living Resources on April 24,
2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to DJ Oatman.