Senate Resolution No. 1330

BY: Senator JACOBS

COMMENDING Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition
by Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc. on
April 12, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of
New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the
community; and

WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and
serving can be sustained and strengthened; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc., to be
celebrated at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception on Wednesday,
April 12, 2017, at the Community Learning Center in Buffalo, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Each year, Meals on Wheels for Western New York honors
those selfless and giving individuals who have helped to carry out its
mission for 20, 25, 30, and 35 years; this year, Dottie Tocin will be
honored for 20 years of volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, For two decades, Dottie Tocin has strived to make sure that
her homebound and disabled neighbors receive the food they need to
maintain their health, as well as her friendship which sustains and
enriches their lives; and

WHEREAS, Since 1969, Meals on Wheels for Western New York has been
faithfully serving its community; currently, this vital organization
serves and produces more than a million meals a year; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Meals on Wheels for Western New York, Inc. after
20 years of distinguished service to the community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dorothy "Dottie" Tocin.