Senate Resolution No. 1204

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Becky Sommer-Stufkosky upon the occasion
of her designation as recipient of the Yellow Rose
Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Becky Sommer-Stufkosky upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island, New York,
celebrated on Wednesday, March 8, 2017; and

WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and
colorful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and
continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their
traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and

WHEREAS, The Zonta Club, an international organization of
professional women who work to advance the status of women through
service and advocacy, sets aside March 8th of each year as Yellow Rose
Day, to honor the accomplishments of women worldwide; the Zonta Club of
Grand Island takes this opportunity to honor women whose courage,
determination and dedication have made a difference in the lives of
others within the community and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Along with her role as Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of
Grand Island, Becky Sommer-Stufkosky, is co-chairman for the Grand
Island Relay for Life; she started her journey in the organization when
her daughter, who is a cancer survivor, was in the ninth grade; and

WHEREAS, Since then, Becky Sommer-Stufkosky has been dedicated to
finding a cure and has been instrumental in planning Wishes for a
Warrior this year for another cancer survivor; and

WHEREAS, Becky Sommer-Stufkosky has worked with many organizations,
including Camp Good Days and Special Times, Roswell Park Cancer
Institute and the American Cancer Society; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Rich, her
daughters, Alicia, Emily and Jenna and two stepchildren, Richard and
Kim, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in
her achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
honor Becky Sommer-Stufkosky upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Yellow Rose Award by the Zonta Club of Grand Island;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Becky Sommer-Stufkosky.