OSWEGO—This week’s Common Council took place on Tuesday due to Veterans Day on the previous Monday. Mayor Robert Corradino opened the meeting by proclaiming November 13th World Kindness Day in the city of Oswego.
Corradino gave a brief mayoral report at the meeting. He enjoyed spending the day with Oswego residents at Veteran’s Park on Veteran’s Day. The event was well attended, and Corradino thanked the Police and Fire Department for attending.
Senior Director of Communications Jamie Leszczynski explained that Oswego Health has been practicing World Kindness Day for the last three years. “Originally, it started as a challenge to our 14,000 employees,” said Leszczynski. “Think three years ago, at the height of the pandemic, where you just tried to make them smile unexpectedly.” The pandemic had adverse physical and mental health effects on healthcare workers globally.
Mayor Corradino read the proclamation: “Kindness is a powerful force that transcends boundaries, connects communities, and fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and understanding. World Kindness Day serves as a reminder to practice and promote acts of kindness, both big and small, in our daily lives. Kind actions, whether through a kind smile, a helping hand, or words of encouragement, have the power to create positive change in our communities and inspire others to follow suit. The city is committed to promoting inclusivity, unity, and well-being. We recognize the importance of creating an environment where kindness is encouraged, valued, and celebrated. By embracing kindness, we can build stronger and more resilient communities. The city of Oswego encourages all citizens, businesses, and organizations to engage in acts of kindness, spread goodwill, and share compassion with others, as these actions contribute to the vitality and spirit of our community. Now, therefore, I, Mayor Rober Corradino, do hereby proclaim today World Kindness Day.”
Leszczynski thanked Corradino for being willing to make the proclamation today. Leszczynski stressed how important small gestures can make someone’s day a lot better. Leszczynski shared that her younger brother took his life. “At that time, when he was 16 and I was 20, we were fighting. We hadn’t spoken in about a week. I kid you not, within 20 minutes of him taking his life, I thought of calling him and telling him that I love him. That phone call I never made haunts me to this day,” said Leszczynski. Leszczynski encourages everyone to share kindness every day, not just on the 13th.
Discover more from Oswego County Today
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.