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| Thomas
Hanrahan and Curtis W. Crandall, Chairman of the Allegany County Board of Legislators |
Thomas Hanrahan of Rushford, NY, was chosen to be the
Allegany County Office for the Aging 2019 Volunteer of Year for his dedicated
service to the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program. He received recognition from Curtis W.
Crandall, Chairman of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, Lieutenant
Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Joe Giglio, and NYS Office for the Aging
Acting Director Greg Olsen for his work as an Office for the Aging
volunteer. Mr. Crandall also recognized
Mr. Hanrahan for his service to our country. Mr. Hanrahan was recognized as a
valuable volunteer for the elderly at the New York State Office for the Aging’s
(NYSOFA) annual Older New Yorkers’ Day event on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at The
Egg in Albany, NY. Greg Olsen, Acting
Director for NYSOFA paid tribute to the volunteers from all over New York State
for their contributions to the older residents and for their selfless
service. He said, “Older Americans Month
and Older New Yorker’s Day are important opportunities to share with the public
at large. Older adults routinely put
their family, life, and work experience to use at hundreds of different
organizations across the state to better the lives of others. Aging is often portrayed
negatively, and while May is a month to celebrate the accomplishments and value
of older adults to our communities, it is up to all of us to tell their story
throughout the year.”
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul also attended the ceremony
and commended all awardees for the many contributions they have made to our
communities and our fellow citizens. She said, “Older New Yorkers across the
state are making their communities the best they can be through their
contributions and service. Older adults
contribute billions to New York’s economy through their selfless hours of
community service and volunteerism. I’m proud that New York is the first
age-friendly state in the nation, and we recognize the important impact older
individuals have on their communities, the state, and the country.”
Earlier that morning, Mr. Hanrahan met with Assemblyman Joe
Giglio, NYS Assembly District 148, who issued him a citation recognizing him as
an outstanding citizen.
On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, Curtis W. Crandall, Chairman of
the Allegany County Board of Legislators, issued a proclamation recognizing Mr.
Hanrahan for his dedication to the older citizens of Allegany County and
awarded him a certificate of appreciation for defending our country in the
Korean War.
Mr. Hanrahan is very well trained in specific issues of
seniors with Social Security, retirement, pensions, stocks, and dividends. He acts as client facilitator, where he
assists clients with filling out detailed tax questions to assist preparer in
completing an accurate return, and checker, where he reviews all the work of
the volunteer preparers and addresses any concerns or errors. Mr. Hanrahan has been a true asset to this
program and to his community. Participating in the Tax Counseling program
requires a commitment of approximately 4 months of the year. The program starts in January with 6 days of
training on tax laws and requires passing a tax certification exam and usually
ends in April.
If you are interested in volunteering for the OFA as a Tax
Counselor or in many other ways, please call Karen Chamberlain at 585-268-9390.
