LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Johanna Baniak upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Albany County Executive's 2015
Volunteer Award on April 20, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Johanna Baniak upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Albany County Executive's 2015 Volunteer Award which was celebrated on
Monday, April 20, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Executive's Volunteer Award recognizes
outstanding residents who selflessly give of themselves for others, and
demonstrate an exceptional commitment to service, helping to make the
community a better place to live; Johanna Baniak is one such individual;
and
WHEREAS, For the past 13 years, Johanna Baniak of Watervliet, New
York, has been a dedicated volunteer at the Stratton VA Medical Center;
she has played a vital role in organizing fundraisers and coordinating
recreational activities for veterans; and
WHEREAS, A modest individual, Johanna Baniak is extremely passionate
about helping others; throughout the entire period of her community
service, a period of constructive involvement, she has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Johanna Baniak has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Johanna Baniak upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Albany County Executive's 2015 Volunteer Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Johanna Baniak.