LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joint Membership of Health and Commu-
nity Agencies upon the occasion of receiving the Corporate 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 honored for the significance of their contributions
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 commend
Joint Membership of Health and Community Agencies upon the occasion of
receiving the Corporate Bell Award from the Mental Health Association in
Orange County, Inc. at its 51st Annual Silver Ball to be held on Satur-
day, February 7, 2009, at the Round Hill House in Washingtonville, New
York; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor will be presented to Joint Membership
of Health and Community Agencies in recognition of its many years of
significant support to the Mental Health Association in Orange County
and its unwavering assistance in helping the agency achieve its mission;
and
WHEREAS, Due to the dedicated efforts of Joint Membership of Health
and Community Agencies, the Mental Health Association in Orange County,
Inc. has been able to offer many programs, support groups and assist-
ance to Orange County residents who have a mental illness, developmental
disability and/or are victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, Organizations which bring greater awareness to mental health
issues, and help provide vital mental health services to individuals and
their families, enhance the health and welfare of the entire State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to salute Joint Membership of Health and Community Agencies for its
long history of purposeful endeavor which has greatly benefited its
community, and to wish this worthy organization continued success in
future years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joint Membership of Health and Community Agencies upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Corporate Bell Award from the Mental Health Asso-
ciation in Orange County, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joint Membership of Health and Community Agencies.