Senate Resolution No. 397

BY: Senator HELMING

HONORING Jamie Hughes upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2016 Rising Star
Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce on
January 27, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jamie Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2016 Rising Star Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, to be
celebrated at its Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Friday, January
27, 2017, at Ventosa Vineyards, Geneva, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Rising Star Award is given to a young professional (40
or under) who has made outstanding contributions to their profession or
life's work and/or devoted their time and effort in the greater Seneca
County community to improve the quality of life for others; and

WHEREAS, Jamie Hughes is a resident of Seneca Falls, New York; she
graduated from Mynderse Academy in 2003, and went on to earn an
Associate of Applied Science degree in Visual Communications and
Photography from Monroe Community College; and

WHEREAS, With a passion for animals, Jamie Hughes is the proud owner
of Phoebes K9 Resort, a local pet establishment providing boarding,
training, daycare and grooming; in addition, she runs Fetch a Friend, a
non-profit dog rescue organization which has already adopted out more
than 100 dogs since its inception; and

WHEREAS, Jamie Hughes, the daughter of Stephen and Adele Hughes, has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly;
and

WHEREAS, A true asset to her community, Jamie Hughes has given
tirelessly of her time and energies to such organizations as Second
Chance Dog Rescue and the Beverly Animal Shelter and is a volunteer for
the annual It's a Wonderful Run 5k; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Jamie Hughes has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Jamie Hughes, that future generations may know and appreciate their

admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and their respect and
esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jamie Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2016 Rising Star Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce on
January 27, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jamie Hughes.