The New York State Senate

J1565

Senate Resolution No. 1565

BY: Senator BIAGGI

COMMENDING the Capital District-NY Chapter of the
New Leaders Council for its ceaseless dedication to
equip civic and business leaders with the skills
needed to effect meaningful change in their
communities

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
organizations and 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
commend the Capital District-NY Chapter of the New Leaders Council for
its ceaseless dedication to equip civic and business leaders with the
skills needed to effect meaningful change in their communities; and

WHEREAS, The New Leaders Council (NLC) works to train and empower
the next generation of political leaders in traditional and
nontraditional power structures; and

WHEREAS, Operating in 40 communities across the country, the New
Leaders Council has worked to expand its presence and has trained more
than 2,000 new leaders since 2006; and

WHEREAS, The Capital District-NY Chapter of the New Leaders Council
was founded in 2014, and is a pioneer organization within the capital
region, training individuals from outside of traditional power
structures and engaging them on both local and national levels; and

WHEREAS, This vital organization has worked tirelessly to equip
trendsetters and emerging civic and business leaders with the skills
needed to effect meaningful change in their communities; its
fundraising, policy and leadership workshops have proved invaluable to
leaders across the country; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, the New Leaders Council has
demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which
it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Capital District-NY Chapter of the New
Leaders Council is in direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated
members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization
and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Capital District-NY
Chapter of the New Leaders Council; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Capital District-NY Chapter of the New Leaders Council for
its ceaseless dedication to equip civic and business leaders with the
skills needed to effect meaningful change in their communities; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Capital District-NY Chapter of the New Leaders
Council.

J1563

Senate Resolution No. 1563

BY: Senator RITCHIE

HONORING Vernon Tryon upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the New York
State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Vernon Tryon
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the New
York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers' Day
Celebration on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in The
Egg, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during
National Older Americans Month; and

WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape
our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our
freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have
better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more
visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Tryon embodies the true meaning of volunteering with
his compassion and dedication to make society a better place to live; he
is a true humanitarian with his work with Oswego Rotary Club and The
Salvation Army Corps; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Tryon can be seen in the forefront of any project,
whether it is bringing clean water to developing countries or helping
eradicate polio; he is always the first to volunteer with his time,
resources and knowledge; and

WHEREAS, Born on September 21, 1936, in the small town of Boylston,
New York, Vernon Tryon grew up on the farm on which his father worked;
he graduated from Philadelphia High School and attended the State
University of New York at Oswego; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Tryon has lived most of his life in New York except
for when he attended the University of Maryland, where he earned a
master's degree; and

WHEREAS, His first experience with volunteerism was at the church he
attended while living in Maryland; and

WHEREAS, Vernon and his wife, June, made their home in Oswego, New
York, where he pursued his career as a Professor in Technology for
almost 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Currently, Vernon Tryon resides at Springside at Seneca
Hill Independent Living where he is President of the Resident Council;
he and June have been married for 59 years and together they are the
proud parents of two sons, and the loving grandparents of four
grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Tryon, considering his 60 years of volunteerism, has
these words of wisdom for anyone looking to volunteer; "First, determine
what you are passionate about and if an organization mission/goals
complement your beliefs. Second, make sure you have the time to devote
to the organization Third, call the organizations you might be
interested in to discuss volunteering with them."; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Vernon Tryon has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Vernon Tryon, a very active and industrious man, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those he serves through his
volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of
experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Vernon Tryon upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Vernon Tryon.

J1562

Senate Resolution No. 1562

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 9, 2019, as Children's Mental Health Awareness
Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of New York are committed to
ensuring the safety and well-being of our most precious resource, our
children, and to protecting them, in every facet of their daily lives;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 9, 2019, as Children's Mental
Health Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, In any given year, 20% of American children will be
diagnosed with a mental illness; and

WHEREAS, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a day to promote
positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation
of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious
mental health needs and their families; and

WHEREAS, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day raises awareness of
effective programs for children's mental health needs; demonstrates how
children's mental health initiatives promote positive youth development,
recovery, and resilience; and shows how children with mental health
needs thrive in their communities; and

WHEREAS, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day efforts will
integrate mental health into every environment that impacts child
development from birth; nurture the social and emotional well-being of
children from birth; and look for and discuss milestones of a child's
social and emotional development from birth; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this serious health issue, and more must be done to increase activity at
the local, State and national levels; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 9, 2019, as
Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in the State of New York; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.

J1561

Senate Resolution No. 1561

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 18, 2019, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious public
health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 18, 2019, HIV
Vaccine Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is an annual event
established to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers,
community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working
together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine; it is also a day to
educate our Nation's communities about the importance of preventive HIV
vaccine research; and

WHEREAS, More than 36 million people worldwide are living with HIV,
and more than 20 million lives have been lost due to HIV and AIDS
related illness; the need for an HIV vaccine remains urgent; once
infected, most people will eventually need to stay on treatment for the
rest of their lives; and

WHEREAS, In addition, treatments are complex, costly, and only slow
the disease, there is no cure; to ensure the end of the HIV and AIDS
epidemic, prevention is essential; and

WHEREAS, A vaccine helps our body learn how to fight off a virus,
such as HIV; a preventive HIV vaccine would protect HIV-negative people
from being infected with the disease; and

WHEREAS, The long-term goal is to develop a vaccine that protects
everyone from getting infected with HIV, however, even a vaccine that
protects only some people would still be very helpful; such a vaccine
could decrease the number of people who are infected with HIV, which
would reduce the number of people who can pass the virus on to others;
and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, researchers are looking to see whether HIV
vaccines could help people who are already infected with HIV; if
effective, such a vaccine would teach the body to control HIV infection,
so the progression from silent HIV infection to full-blown AIDS would
happen much more slowly or could even be stopped; and

WHEREAS, The 2020 targets include reducing the number of people
dying from HIV-related causes to fewer than 500,000; based on current
estimates, this provides an opportunity to prevent over 400,000 deaths
per year; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, community
activities and media events will be held across the United States to
educate communities throughout the country on the importance of
preventative HIV and AIDS research; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this serious public health issue, and more must be done to increase
activity at the local, State and national levels; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 18, 2019, HIV
Vaccine Awareness Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.

J1564

Senate Resolution No. 1564

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

HONORING the distinguished veterans from the State
of New York upon the occasion of their induction
into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
to be celebrated on May 14, 2019

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peace- time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the occasion
of their induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
to be celebrated on May 14, 2019; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame inductees
are members of any branch of the United States Armed Forces which
include Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marine Corps; these
exceptional men and women are chosen for this prestigious honor based on
either service in combat or notable work performed after discharge from
the service; and

WHEREAS, The 2019 inductees include: Sullivan Alios, Edward G.
Aulman, Steven T. Banko III, Donald Barton, Harold Beard, Robert Becker,
Joe Bello, Lee Blackmon, Henry Bolus, Douglas Brewster, Daniel Breier,
John Emmet Connors, Jerrie Davis, Peter C. Del-Debbio, John Diana, Glenn
Dodge, Dr. Max S. Eagelfeld, John Every, Thomas E. Feeley, Gayelle Marie
Felix, Eddie Fletcher, William W. Garnett, Jr., Albert Goldberg, Arthur
Grabiner, Gabe Grenci, Henry Gurney, Arthur L. Hanley, Jeremy Honey,
Katherine Horton, Wiley R. Jones II, Keith J. Koster, Peter Kurpeawski,
Ryan Lepore, Dave Marshall, Daniel McMahon, William McShane, Kevin
Moriarty, Robert Morrill, Robert Noonan, Emery Perry, Gerard Placide,
Dre Popow, William H. Robinson, Christopher J. Raguso, Norbert Rappl,
Jerome Rice, Dave Rogers, Howard Rose, Tammy Rose, John Rowan, Anthony
P. Santoro, William W. Smith, Edward W. Stone, Paul C. Vendetti, Rosa
Daysha Otero-Walsh, Lawrence Wiest, and Patrick J. Yngstrom; and

WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
and

WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, must never forget the courage with which these men and
women served their country; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the
occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall
of Fame to be celebrated on May 14, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the 2019 inductees.