Senate Resolution No. 45

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Elaine Mecier upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Senior Lifetime
Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior
Issues Forum on October 10, 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
Elaine Mecier upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues
Forum to be celebrated at its 19th Annual Senior Lifetime Achievement
Award Ceremony on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Congregation Beth
Emeth in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Capital District Senior Issues Forum is a voluntary
initiative among faith communities, organizations and individuals which
provides support for seniors in the capital district through education
and dialogue; and

WHEREAS, Since 1998, this vital organization has focused on senior
housing issues by bringing together caregivers, faith organizations,
government officials, housing facilities, administrators and seniors
themselves; and

WHEREAS, For the past 19 years, the Capital District Senior Issues
Forum has honored hundreds of senior citizens over the age of 85 for
their lifetime achievements; and

WHEREAS, Elaine Mecier is being recognized as an extraordinary
senior for her tireless efforts in making a difference in the lives of
others and for giving selflessly in community service; and

WHEREAS, Born on May 19, 1927, Elaine Mecier grew up in the hamlet
of Hampton Manor in Rensselaer, New York, and attended St. Mary's Church
in the Clinton Heights neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, Elaine Mecier met her husband, Robert at the Hoffman Roller
Rink on Central Avenue and traveled on two buses each week in order to
see him; together, the couple raised two sons, Paul and Bruce; she
worked for National Commerce Bank and Trust as a bookkeeper until she
began her family; and

WHEREAS, For numerous years, Elaine Mecier has been a faithful
member of Christ Our Light Catholic Church serving in a variety of roles
such as event photographer; she also enjoys visiting the homebound,
patients at the local hospitals and residents at local nursing homes;
and

WHEREAS, Hospitality is one of the ministries that Elaine Mecier
participates in; she loves to share homemade baked goods, and flowers
from her garden with the people who work in the parish office, and in
the past, she laundered the priest's vestments, decorated the church for
Liturgical holidays and was a member of the funeral team; and

WHEREAS, Elaine Mecier proudly taught herself to play the piano and
was an exceptional bowler; a joyful and faithful woman, she is always
smiling, happy and welcoming to everyone she meets; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Elaine Mecier has displayed
throughout her life; she is an involved, caring person, who is always
willing and able to lend a helping hand, a listening ear and a kind
word; 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 Elaine Mecier upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior
Issues Forum on October 10, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Elaine Mecier.