Senate Resolution No. 41

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Bruce Sowalski upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Sister Mary Coons
Award by The Food Pantries for the Capital District
on October 4, 2018

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 Bruce
Sowalski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Sister
Mary Coons Award by The Food Pantries for the Capital District, to be
observed at its 7th Annual Harvest Evening Celebration on Thursday,
October 4, 2018, at Franklin Plaza in Troy, New York; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Sowalski is receiving this auspicious award for his
many contributions to The Food Pantries of the Capital District, and to
the people this valuable organization serves; and

WHEREAS, Since 2005, Bruce Sowalski has been a strong supporter of
the fight against hunger; through the years, he has served The Food
Pantries for the Capital District in numerous capacities including
unloading the 2,000 pound twice-monthly food deliveries and unloading
their weekly 5,000 pound deliveries every Monday; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, Bruce Sowalski became a member of The Food
Pantries Board of Directors, and from 2014-2016, he held the title of
President; today, he is the Secretary of the Board and serves on its
Finance, Personnel and Building Committees; he also regularly attends
member meetings; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his work with The Food Pantries, Bruce
Sowalski volunteers with the Sand Lake Business Association, the
Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane
Society; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Sowalski truly believes that we can all find ways to
give to our community, and knows that by doing so, he gets more than he
gives; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Bruce Sowalski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Sister Mary Coons Award by The Food Pantries for the Capital
District; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bruce Sowalski.