Senate Resolution No. 876

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Maria Ringlund upon the occasion of her
induction into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on May 7,
2023

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to those individuals whose commitment to promoting the richness
and diversity of the performing, visual, and literary arts, has
contributed to the strength, vitality, and cultural enrichment of their
communities and the great State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Maria Ringlund upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome
Arts Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Capitol Theatre in
Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, Individuals devoted to improving the quality of life for
others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth are
deserving of the highest praise and recognition; Maria Ringlund is one
such individual; and

WHEREAS, Maria Ringlund has specialized in portrait photography and
photo restoration along with custom graphic layout services, while
providing space for local visual artists and crafters to display and
sell their creations in The Photo Shoppe Fusion Art and Gift Gallery,
truly enriching the lives of her fellow community members by fostering
platforms for art to thrive; and

WHEREAS, The arts are the building blocks of civilization; they are
central to human expression; they enlighten us and inspire the
imagination; educational institutions, individuals, and organizations
which further such worthy purposes richly merit the recognition and
appreciation of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New
York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Maria Ringlund upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome
Arts Hall of Fame on May 7, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maria Ringlund.