LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Glenn Liebman upon the occasion of
receiving the Silver Bell Award from the Mental Health Association in
Orange County, Inc. on February 7, 2009

WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations which bring greater awareness to
mental health issues, and assist people with mental illnesses in their
quest for dignity and independence, are a great benefit to the health
and welfare of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these individuals and
organizations to be commended for the significance of their contrib-
utions and efforts to assist others, recognizing they are deserving of
the highest praise and acclamation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Glenn Liebman upon the occasion of receiving the Silver Bell Award from
the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. at its 51st Annual
Silver Ball to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at the Round Hill
House in Washingtonville, New York; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor will be bestowed upon Glenn Liebman in
recognition of his many years of significant support to the Mental
Health Association in Orange County and for his unwavering assistance in
helping the agency achieve its mission; and
WHEREAS, Through his role as the CEO of the Mental Health Association
in New York State, Glenn Liebman has made it possible for the Orange
County office to be able to offer many programs, support groups and
assistance to Orange County residents who have a mental illness, devel-
opmental disability and/or are victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Glenn Liebman has been called upon to
contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors on behalf of the
Mental Health Association in Orange County and has always given of
himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Glenn Liebman has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Glenn
Liebman over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Glenn Liebman upon the occasion of receiving the Silver Bell Award
from the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Glenn Liebman.