Assembly Resolution No. 382

BY: M. of A. Simpson

HONORING Ruth Fish upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2023 Liberty Bell
Award by the Warren County Bar Association on May 5,
2023

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves through
professional excellence and who have made significant contributions to
the quality of life of citizens in the 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 honor
Ruth Fish upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2023
Liberty Bell Award by the Warren County Bar Association on Friday, May
5, 2023; and

WHEREAS, The Liberty Bell Award, given each year by local bar
associations, honors exemplary citizens within the local community; the
award recognizes outstanding service performed by a citizen who
volunteers their time and efforts to serve the community; and

WHEREAS, Such service may include activities which promote a better
understanding of America's form of government, stimulating a deeper
sense of individual responsibility to the end that citizens recognize
their duties as well as their rights; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Fish, family nurse practitioner and chief organizer of
the Adirondack Welcome Circle, among other accomplishments, has
stimulated a deeper sense of individual responsibility to the citizens
of Warren County so they recognize their duties as well as their rights;
and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which ruth Fish has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Ruth Fish upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2023 Liberty Bell Award by the Warren County Bar Association; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ruth Fish.