J 1081: Honoring the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2025 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards

 Senate Resolution No. 1081 BY: Senator RIVERA HONORING the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2025 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards WHEREAS, Employees of New York's not-for-profit, mission-driven and public provider organizations strive to improve the quality of life for New York's older adults and individuals with disabilities or medically complex conditions, thereby meriting the highest commendation; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to congratulate the activity aides, directors, nursing assistants, plant operations managers, social workers, environmental services workers, dining professionals, housekeepers, recreation therapy leaders, program development managers, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and support aides, and other critical members of the workforce who have been nominated by their peers, supervisors and management personnel to receive this special recognition; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1961, LeadingAge New York, formerly the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging, under the leadership of Sebrina Barrett, serves as the only statewide organization representing the entire continuum of not-for-profit, mission-driven and public senior living and aging services, including nursing homes, home care agencies, senior housing, retirement communities, assisted living, adult care facilities, adult day health care and managed long term care; and WHEREAS, LeadingAge New York's over 350 not-for-profit, mission-driven and public provider members serve an estimated 500,000 New Yorkers of all ages annually; and WHEREAS, LeadingAge New York's Long Term Care Employee of Distinction program recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality services and care to those who need it; and WHEREAS, This year's recipients of recognition include: Dawn Yeager, Keeseville Country Gardens; Melissa Clark, Valley Health Services; Evan Stewart, Nascentia Health; Angela Bonfitto, Parker Jewish Institute; Amanda Hesse, The Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry; Doughlas Perla, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Richard Burgess, The New Jewish Home; Caroline Mason, Elizabeth Seton Children's Center; Rosemary Eskander, St. Ann's Community; Kimberly Interlicchia, The Friendly Home; Amy Prenatt-Michaux, Monroe Community Hospital; Tiffany Weber, Rochester Regional (Park Ridge Living Center); Laurie Donner, The Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centers Olean Campus; and Christine Bruce, New York State Veterans Home at Oxford; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the dedicated individuals across New York State who consistently demonstrate exemplary service and dedication to their jobs, residents, and consumers, making them worthy of recognition by LeadingAge New York's 2025 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2025 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards.