LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Karen Yurko upon the occasion of her
selection as the Putnam County 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the
New York State Office for the Aging

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 Karen Yurko
upon the occasion of her selection as the Putnam County 2015 Senior
Citizen of the Year by the New York State Office for the Aging at its
Annual Senior Citizen's Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 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, A resident of Mahopac, New York, for 43 years, Karen Yurko
was born in Yonkers, New York; for 25 years she was employed at Graymoor
Friars; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A committed volunteer for 18 years, Karen Yurko's community
service includes dressing up as an elf at the Carmel Recreation Santa
Breakfast, and making phone calls to homebound seniors who receive meals
through Putnam County Office for Senior Resources; and
WHEREAS, Karen Yurko enjoys assisting in efforts to raise funds for
various charitable organizations such as the Putnam Community Action
Program, March of Dimes, and the Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Karen Yurko has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Karen Yurko has displayed throughout
her life; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 60 years,
Andrew, and their five children, as well as seven grandchildren, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Karen Yurko, a very active and industrious woman, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her volun-
teerism, 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 Karen Yurko upon the occasion of being selected as the 2015 Putnam
County 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the New York State Office for
the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted Karen Yurko.