Celebrating the life of Ruth J. Colvin, recognizing her significant accomplishments and impact on New York State communities and the field of education

This is a ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution 163), not a substantive bill. It honors Ruth J. Colvin, the founder of Literacy Volunteers of America, for her decades of work establishing literacy programs across New York State. The resolution recognizes her founding of the Syracuse-based literacy initiative in 1962, which grew into a national network including numerous New York-based organizations that have helped tens of thousands of adults develop literacy skills. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and transmits copies to her family, ProLiteracy, and LiteracyCNY.