LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Josh Glover upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Most Improved in Personal Finance Award
by Living Resources on April 24, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals with
disabilities merit our recognition as they realize goals that serve to
lift barriers and expand choices for all persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Josh Glover
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Most Improved
in Personal Finance Award by Living Resources, to be celebrated at its
2015 Spring Awards Ceremony, on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Village
of Colonie Family Center, Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes adults with intellectual or
development disabilities, such as Josh Glover, for their achievement at
mastering academic, independence, and work readiness performance skills;
and
WHEREAS, For his hard work and determination, Josh Glover is the
recipient of the Most Improved in Personal Finance Award; and
WHEREAS, At Living Resources, its staff of more than 650 assist and
support people who are disabled due to birth trauma, accident or
illness; more importantly, the dedicated staff appreciates each person's
individual strengths, and capabilities, allowing them to be the best
they can be; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization provides individualized life enhanc-
ing opportunities to persons with disabilities through volunteerism,
education and enrichment activities in their communities, some of which
are: over 60 residential housing arrangements, day opportunities, arts,
community volunteering through Living Resources' Rotaract Club,
supported employment, after school programs, counseling services,
services to persons who are deaf and hard of hearing, in home support to
families, and services to persons with Traumatic Brain Injury; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Living Resources also provides access to a Home
Health Agency and a Licensed Home Care Services Agency which specialize
in serving people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals whose extraordinary spirit and determination are an
inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Josh Glover is a role model for many who face similar obsta-
cles which he has faced and overcome; holding steadfast to his dream of
independence, he accomplished his goals and made his vision a reality;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Josh Glover upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Most Improved in Personal Finance Award by Living Resources on April
24, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Josh Glover.