LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Theresa Rao upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2009 Celt of the Year by the Greenwood Lake Gaelic
Cultural Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who foster a
spirit of community and service and, simultaneously, work diligently to
preserve their rich cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Theresa Rao upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009 Celt of the
Year by the Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural Society at its Annual St.
Patrick's Dinner Dance held on Saturday, March 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Theresa Rao has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in her unwavering service to her community and the Greenwood
Lake Gaelic Cultural Society; and
WHEREAS, A summer resident of Greenwood Lake of 40 years, Theresa Rao
has been a driving force in the Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural Society
for over a decade; and
WHEREAS, Born in New York City to Theresa and Peter Rao, Theresa Rao
and her sister, Rosalie summered in Greenwood Lake as small children and
continue to do so today; and
WHEREAS, Theresa Rao was first introduced to the Greenwood Lake Gaelic
Cultural Society by the Mahony family, who encouraged her to attend
meetings as their guest; however, even before she became an official
member, she participated in the St. Patrick's Day dinner dance, Project
Children fundraisers and many other events; and
WHEREAS, As an official member, Theresa Rao's true passion has been
helping the children of the Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural Society; she
devotes much of her time and energies to the youth committee, where she
works on the June picnics and various events throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Theresa Rao has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Theresa Rao has displayed throughout
her life; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice by the Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural Socie-
ty for the 2009 Celt of the Year, Theresa Rao truly embodies the spirit
and the cherished ideals and values of all Irish-Americans of this great
State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Theresa Rao upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009 Celt
of the Year by the Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural Society; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Theresa Rao.