LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kristin Jensen upon the occasion of
her designation as the 2009 Woman of Achievement in Communications 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
Kristin Jensen upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009 Woman of
Achievement in Communications by the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and
the YWCA Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Kristin Jensen 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, Kristin Jensen has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless endeavors
and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Orange County, Kristin Jensen has
worked in public relations for over 20 years in both non-profit and for
profit organizations; she is the Vice President of Public Relations at
McQuade's Children Services as well as the owner of Jensen Communi-
cations; and
WHEREAS, Kristin Jensen founded Jensen Communications, LLC., in 2007,
which serves small businesses by bringing top-level public relations and
marketing strategies to them in a cost effective platform; and
WHEREAS, In addition to building a successful career, Kristin Jensen
also volunteers with several local non-profits including the Newburgh
YMCA and Hudson Highlands Nature Museum; she also actively participates
in numerous school activities with her children; and
WHEREAS, Kristin Jensen 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 Kristin Jensen upon the occasion of her designation as the 2009
Woman of Achievement in Communications 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 Kristin Jensen.