Last week, Chenango County volunteers Chuck and Kathy Miller were presented the Legislative Resolution Award by Assemblyman Joe Angelino at the New York State Office for the Aging honoree luncheon in Albany. The luncheon was to honor older New Yorkers who have distinguished themselves in their communities. (Submitted photo)

CHENANGO COUNTY — Last week, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) held a honoree luncheon in the Hart Lounge at The Egg Performing Arts Center in Albany. The luncheon was to honor older New Yorkers who have distinguished themselves in their communities.

“New York's 59 county offices for the aging and their partners nominate an incredible slate of older adults each year who continue to make their communities stronger through their unbelievable volunteer and civic contributions,” said New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen.

Olsen thanked New York's 59 Area Agencies on Aging and the Association on Aging in New York State who are essential partners in the communities.

He stated their work is made possible because of volunteers who donate their time and talents to provide transportation, meal delivery, health insurance counseling, advocacy in skilled care facilities, and much more.

Olsen said this year's ceremony was very special because it was their first in-person ceremony since 2019 due to the pandemic and was also pleased to announce they received a record number of nominations.

Chenango County’s volunteers Chuck and Kathy Miller of New Berlin were nominated to receive the Legislative Resolution Award.

Assemblymen Joe Angelino presented it to both.

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome said several residents in the 53rd Senate District have been recognized by the New York State Office for the Aging as part of National Older Americans Month.