Senate Resolution No. 111

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Patricia Cumo upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Jim Perry
Progressive Leadership Award by Capital District
Citizen Action on October 20, 2016

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Patricia
Cumo upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Jim Perry
Progressive Leadership Award by Capital District Citizen Action to be
celebrated at its 24th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 20,
2016, at the Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards are named in
honor of Jim Perry, a founding member of Capital District Citizen
Action; it is with the memories of his actions and words that this vital
organization recognizes those who have demonstrated a commitment to
community activism and leadership; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Cumo is being honored with this auspicious award
for her role as one of the area's most dedicated, inspiring activists
and leaders who has spent countless hours working to make her community
a stronger, more just place to live; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Cumo became an activist in 1989, after a four
month strike as a member of the Communications Workers of America;
having previously earned just a dime more than minimum wage, she truly
knows the value of being a union member; and

WHEREAS, After growing up in a middle class rural community, living
in a housing project shifted Patricia Cumo's perception of the world and
inspired her to become involved in social justice organizations as well
as a union organizer; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Patricia Cumo continues to work tirelessly to
bring universal health care to our Nation; she is also one of the
founding members of the Working Families Party; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Patricia Cumo has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our

attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Patricia Cumo upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award by Capital District Citizen
Action on October 20, 2016; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Patricia Cumo.