Assembly Resolution No. 561

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

HONORING Janet Schroeder upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the New York
State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017

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 Janet
Schroeder upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New
Yorkers Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 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 native New Yorker, Janet Schroeder has lived on her
family farm in Lindley for most of her life; she and her husband raised
their two sons in this rural setting, giving them an opportunity to
learn a wide array of skills; unfortunately in 2007, her husband passed
away; and

WHEREAS, For 36 years, Janet Schroeder worked in the information
technology department at Corning Incorporated; in 2002, she retired as a
senior project leader for its International Division; 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, As the Director of Pantry of Angels, Janet Schroeder has
made an incredible difference in her community; after learning the
demographics of her region, she overhauled the recruitment of its Board
of Directors, separating operations from governance; she then created a
marketing campaign to increase community awareness of the Pantry's noble
mission; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schroeder collaborates with action groups and other
agencies to provide a forum for sharing, learning and working together
to help the hungry; in 2011, the Pantry of Angels served an average of
30 households per week; under Janet's luminous leadership, that number
has grown to 67; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schroeder truly believes that every person should be
treated with dignity, fairness, and caring; a community is only as
strong as its most vulnerable resident; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Janet Schroeder has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Janet Schroeder has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schroeder, a very active and industrious woman, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her
volunteerism, 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 Janet Schroeder upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Janet Schroeder.