J 155: Commending Wanda Bruchis for her many years of devoted service to the Mid York Library System and her beloved community

 Senate Resolution No. 155 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Wanda Bruchis for her many years of devoted service to the Mid York Library System and her beloved community WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate and thank Wanda Bruchis for her many years of devoted service; and WHEREAS, Wanda Bruchis served as Executive Director of the Mid York Library System for 17 years and previously served as Acting Director and Assistant Director; and WHEREAS, The Mid York Library System is a nonprofit organization that promotes and assists all public libraries located in Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison Counties, from small rural areas to larger urban communities; and WHEREAS, Under the tremendous leadership of Wanda Bruchis, library service in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties has evolved, expanded, and improved; and WHEREAS, Wanda Bruchis has demonstrated a strong advocacy for the Mid York Library System, libraries, and reading and has been integral to supporting and promoting the crucial roles our libraries have as community resource centers; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their communities certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Wanda Bruchis for her years of devoted service to the Mid York Library System, her beloved community, and the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Wanda Bruchis.