LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Helen Ullrich upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2009 Woman of Achievement in Business by the Girl
Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Helen Ullrich upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009 Woman of
Achievement in Business by the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the
YWCA Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Helen Ullrich will be recognized at the 17th Annual Tribute
to Women of Achievement Dinner to be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at
Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, For 17 years, the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the
YWCA Orange County have honored women in Orange County who have made a
difference in the community in their professional, personal or school-
based activities; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Helen Ullrich has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless endeavors
and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A long time resident of Orange County, Helen Ullrich entered
law school and courageously embarked on a new career path after sending
her two children to college; and
WHEREAS, Today, Helen Ullrich has her own law practice and continues
to be active in several community organizations; in 2008, she became the
President of the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood of the Mid
Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Helen Ullrich has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwav-
ering service to her community and profession; 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
commend Helen Ullrich upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009
Woman of Achievement in Business by the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
and the YWCA Orange County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Ullrich.