New York K 891: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 16-20, 2020, as Motorsports Appreciation Week in the State of New York

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01/28/2026introduced

01/28/2026adopted

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Senate Resolution No. 1513

BY: Senator STEC

 CONGRATULATING Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba upon the
 occasion of receiving the 37th Annual J. Walter
 Juckett Community Service Award

 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are assets beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Dr.
Jacquiline S. Touba upon the occasion of receiving the 37th Annual J.
Walter Juckett Community Service Award; this honor will be presented by
the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce at the ARCC Annual Dinner at
the Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, New York, on Friday, March 6,
2026; and

 WHEREAS, Founded in 1914, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of
Commerce (ARCC) is a membership organization representing businesses in
New York State's Washington, Warren, Essex, and Northern Saratoga
Counties; the ARCC is a 501c6 not-for-profit corporation, governed by a
volunteer board of directors, and does not receive any funding from
local, county, or state governments; its mission is to support its
business community through advocacy, education, connection, and
collaboration; and

 WHEREAS, The J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award, named in
honor of the longtime chairman of the Sandy Hill Corporation, was
created 37 years ago to recognize and honor a deserving member of the
community who has selflessly gone above and beyond by contributing time
and energy to help others; and

 WHEREAS, With more than 50 years as an artist, Dr. Jacquiline S.
Touba has utilized her work as a college professor and her extensive
world travels to establish the World Awareness Children's Museum in
Glens Falls, New York; originally founded in 1985 as the International
Arts and Culture Association, the Museum now houses more than 10,000
pieces of children's artwork from around the globe and offers
opportunities for children and families to explore our diverse world
through play and learning; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba previously served as Board
President of North Country ARTS and was a key organizer in the
development of the Arts District of Glens Falls; she is a published
author with many of her research and writings featured in national and
international publications; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba has elevated her passion for art
and education by creating projects and initiatives which have created a
ripple effect of opportunities in her community; she also supports many
nonprofit organizations through the Touba Family Foundation which
provides funding for art organizations in times when many funding
opportunities have been decreased; and

 WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba
has been active in many service organizations, including the Rotary Club
of Glens Falls, Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC), Hyde
Collection, and Chapman Museum; and

 WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba has received
numerous awards, honors, and distinctions, including the New York State
Senate "Woman of Distinction" in 2009, the Soroptimist's Making a
Difference for Women Award, and the Zonta International Peace Award; and

 WHEREAS, Through her continued work, Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba has
done so much to shine a light on art and culture in the region; her
contributions to the enrichment of the lives of community members of all
ages warrants recognition; and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba has exemplified commitment to her
community, and her hard work and impressive accomplishments are a
testament to her success; and

 WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba has
displayed throughout her life; and

 WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterm