Senate Resolution No. 22

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Kathy Lanni upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Spirit of Community
Action Individual Award by the Commission on
Economic Opportunity on September 19, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
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 honor
Kathy Lanni upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Spirit of Community Action Individual Award by the Commission on
Economic Opportunity, to be celebrated at its Annual Community Action
Luncheon on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in
Troy, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) was formed in
1965 as a private non-profit Community Action Agency; today, there are
over 1,100 Community Action Agencies across the country which were
created after Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act in
1964; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, CEO has strived to change lives, make
a difference in the local community and give people in need the tools
necessary to lift themselves out of poverty by creating partnerships and
developing opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment
in individuals, families and communities through its five core areas:
Family and Education Support, Early Childhood Education, Employment and
Financial Education, Healthy Homes, and Health and Wellness; and

WHEREAS, A strong female role model, Kathy Lanni is receiving this
auspicious award in recognition of her steadfast dedication to her
community and her part in bringing various organizations together to
share services, collaborate, and work for the greater good for all
Capital Region residents; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Kathy Lanni 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kathy Lanni upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Spirit of Community Action Individual Award by the Commission on
Economic Opportunity on September 19, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kathy Lanni.