LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Gail Watson for her ceaseless and
dedicated service as Administrative Manager of Teal, Becker and Chiara-
monte, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, by the YWCA of the
Greater Capital Region, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Gail Watson for special recognition for her ceaseless and dedicated
service as Administrative Manager of Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte,
Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, by the YWCA of the Greater
Capital Region, Inc., celebrated at its Resourceful Women's Awards
Luncheon, held at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York, on
Wednesday, September 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. was created with
the intentions of being a safe place for women to launch a new start;
through their continued determination, the YWCA is able to assist these
women in reaching their goals and being able to maintain self-sufficien-
cy; and
WHEREAS, The YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. works every day
to live up to their mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and
promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all; and
WHEREAS, The first YWCA was founded in 1855, and since that time, the
organization has grown to over 25 million members in 122 countries; in
the United States alone, the YWCA has over 2 million members and 300
local associations; and
WHEREAS, Since 2000, the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. has
held an award ceremony to honor individuals whose community and profes-
sional pursuits advance the empowerment of women, and whose spirit of
determination defines the women of the YWCA; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and responsibil-
ities, Gail Watson's efforts and notable achievements have significantly
contributed to bettering the quality of life within her community; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Gail Watson for her ceaseless and dedicated service as Adminis-
trative Manager of Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte, Certified Public
Accountants and Advisors, by the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gail Watson.