Assembly Resolution No. 111
BY: M. of A. Gallahan
COMMENDING Ellen Hughes upon the occasion of her
designation as 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year
by the Seneca County Women's Coalition
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Hughes has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence, and leadership, consequently
being designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Ellen
Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as 2024 Seneca County Woman
of the Year to be celebrated on Saturday, March 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Hughes is receiving this prestigious award in
recognition of the vital role she has played in enhancing the quality of
life in Seneca County; and
WHEREAS, A retired Waterloo Central Schools Spanish Teacher, Ellen
Hughes taught with a passion and led the foreign language department;
she strongly encouraged her students to study abroad and organized and
chaperoned many school trips to Spanish speaking countries.
WHEREAS, Ellen Hughes has served as the President and Vice President
of the Seneca County Literacy Committee where she continues her passion
ensuring all those within Seneca County are given the opportunity to
learn to read; and
WHEREAS, Through her love of travel, working with youth and meeting
new people, Ellen Hughes joined the Waterloo Rotary Club, where she took
the initiative and started the Waterloo Rotary Youth Interact Club at
the Waterloo High School; remains an active Rotarian, chairing the
Celebrate Commemorate Food Booth, and co-chairing the Fall Frolic event
as well as the Annual Service Above Self Award Dinner; and
WHEREAS, The true epitome of Service Above Self, Ellen Hughes has
served as the Waterloo Rotary Club's President, District 7120 Governor,
District Global Grants Chair, District Policy & Procedures Chair, and
District Foundation Chair; she has also been recognized as a multi-Paul
Harris recipient; and
WHEREAS, A woman of indomitable faith and dedication, Ellen Hughes
is a communicant at St. Francis and St. Clare and is very active in all
aspects of her church; she is a member of the Catholic Daughters and can
be found most Tuesday mornings serving free breakfasts at St. Mary's,
where she also served as the chair of the St. Mary's Festival for many
years and remains a devoted committee member and festival worker; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Hughes is the proud recipient of the Catholic
Charities of the Finger Lakes' Sharing the Light Award which honors
persons, of all faiths, who have volunteered their time and talent to
the betterment of the region; she currently sits on their board as an
active advisor; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Ellen Hughes served on the Waterloo School Board as both a
member and Board Chair; furthermore, Thursday mornings she can be found
organizing and packing for Trevor's Backpack Program; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Hughes is also Vice Chair of the Seneca County
Children's Committee, an organization which provides financial
assistance/material needs for children when other organizations are
unable to assist them; and
WHEREAS, In addition, she is Vice Chair of the Seneca County
Christmas Project, as well as a member of the Phi Beta Psi, an
organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer
research, and Delta Kappa Gamma, a sorority for teachers; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the duration of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, Ellen Hughes has stood constant in dignity and
good grace; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Ellen Hughes has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ellen Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as 2024 Seneca
County Woman of the Year by the Seneca County Women's Coalition; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ellen Hughes.
