LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Donna Trombley upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the
Aging on May 10, 2016

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 Donna Trombley
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New
York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Senior Citizens Day Cele-
bration on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 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, 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, An asset to her community, Donna Trombley participates in all
local celebrations and is a true presence in downtown Plattsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Donna Trombley gives tirelessly of her time and energy to
such local organizations as Clinton County Office for the Aging, Senior
Citizens Council for Clinton County, Joint Council for Economic Opportu-
nity, Veterans Services, and the Plattsburgh Police Department; and
WHEREAS, In addition, she has knitted and donated hundreds of afghans
to nursing homes residents and toques for underprivileged children; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Donna Trombley 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 Donna Trombley has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Donna Trombley, 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 Donna Trombley upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 10, 2016;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donna Trombley.