Tedisco Seeks to Honor Residents for “Acts of Kindness” During COVID-19 Crisis

As our state and nation continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Glenville) today is announcing a new award he is initiating in the New York State Senate, the “49^th Senate District COVID-19 Acts of Kindness Heroes Award” to honor those residents who have performed extraordinary acts of kindness to save lives or to make life better in this difficult time.

Senator Tedisco will honor a new recipient each week with a special 49^th Senate District COVID-19 Acts of Kindness Heroes Award New York State Senate Citation and will highlight these individuals on his social media platforms and public communications.  

“This is a very difficult time in our history, as we all work together to flatten the curve and fight this terrible coronavirus that has impacted all of our lives.  As we continue to deal with the serious medical, social and economic impacts of COVID-19 in this dark time, I believe it’s important to recognize all those who in their own special ways are bringing some light to people’s lives and showing true acts of kindness and heroism,” said Senator Jim Tedisco.  

“Whether it’s the health care providers and first responders who are tirelessly caring for COVID-19 patients, to those providing PPEs to the essential workers who are one mask away from battling this killer contagion themselves, to the restaurant owners and volunteers cooking and delivering meals to vulnerable New Yorkers who can’t leave their homes, we see the goodness of New Yorkers on display every day. I created the ‘49^th Senate District COVID-19 Acts of Kindness Heroes Award’ to recognize these everyday heroes who give us hope in what for many people’s lives is their darkest hour,” said Senator Tedisco.

While recipients can live and work anywhere in the Capital Region, it’s encouraged that nominations be made for those who live or work in the 49^th Senate District (Saratoga, Schenectady, Fulton, Hamilton and Herkimer Counties).  

Nominations should include the name, place of residence, contact telephone number and email address of the individual(s) along with a JPEG photo of them and a brief description of their acts of kindness as it relates to helping others during the COVID-19 crisis.  Please email your nomination with the information above to tedisco@nysenate.gov.