LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sonja M. Melvin upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and
Cultural Club on April 24, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those indi-
viduals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sonja M. Melvin upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club, to be celebrated
at its Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Salvatore's
Italian Gardens, Lancaster, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club hosts an Annual
Scholarship Gala to support the Mary B. Talbert Scholarship Fund, which
provides college tuition assistance to students graduating from a
Buffalo Public School; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club is
recognizing outstanding health care professionals in Western New York
for their extraordinary service; and
WHEREAS, Sonja M. Melvin serves as the Medical Surgical Unit Manager
for Erie County Medical Center's ICU Step Down Unit, where she is
responsible for the 24-hour operation of patient care units; and
WHEREAS, A passionate activist with the Coalition of Trade Unionists,
Buffalo Chapter, Sonja M. Melvin has assisted with the training of
minority unionists on labor issues, as well as leadership development;
and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and responsibil-
ities, Sonja M. Melvin's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have
significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, The success of Erie County Medical Center is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of Sonja M. Melvin, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeav-
ors on behalf of this vital institution and the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sonja M. Melvin has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 Sonja M. Melvin upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club on April 24,
2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sonja M. Melvin.