LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kenneth S. Herman upon the occasion of
his designation by Saint Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health
Care Foundation as a recipient of the 2009 Franciscan Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth S. Herman has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kenneth S.
Herman upon the occasion of his designation by Saint Francis Hospital
and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation as a recipient of the 2009
Franciscan Award; and
WHEREAS, The Franciscan Award is the highest award bestowed by Saint
Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation; it is
given to individuals whose lives have mirrored the spirit of selfless
giving exemplified by Saint Francis of Assisi and whose unwavering dedi-
cation to enhancing the quality of life in their community has made the
Hudson Valley a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth S. Herman will be presented with this most presti-
gious award from the Sisters of Saint Francis, the Trustees of Saint
Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation at the
28th Annual Franciscan Award Gala to be held at The Grandview in Pough-
keepsie, New York, on Saturday, April 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Kenneth S. Herman has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors
and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Twenty years ago, Kenneth S. Herman traded the excitement of
New York City for the tranquility of upstate New York; he started his
own business, Alpha Apple, Inc., which has eventually become known to
produce more pears than almost any other orchard in the mid-Hudson
Valley; and
WHEREAS, A pillar of the community, Kenneth S. Herman finds great joy
in supporting local organizations, especially St. Francis Hospital where
he is Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Saint Francis Health
Care Foundation, and serves on the Hospital's Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth S. Herman's civic affiliations are numerous and
include the SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board of Trustees, the Hudson
River Valley Conservancy, the Rhinebeck Lions Club, and the New York
Farm Bureau, as well as several national and international investment
organizations; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his two children, as well as
his two grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others as that demonstrated by Kenneth S. Herman
over a lifetime of sacrifice and commitment; 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 them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kenneth S. Herman upon the occasion of his designation by Saint
Francis Hospital and the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation as a
recipient of the 2009 Franciscan Award on April 25, 2009; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kenneth S. Herman.