LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Peggy Bennett upon the occasion of her
designation as the recipient of the Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial Award for
Volunteer Services by the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA
Orange County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Peggy Bennett upon the occasion of her designation as the recipient of
the Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial Award for Volunteer Services by the Girl
Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Peggy Bennett, 90 years-young, will receive this most presti-
gious honor 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, Peggy Bennett has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless endeavors
and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Peggy Bennett, of the RSVP Program, has exemplified lifelong
learning and dedication to community service throughout her lifetime;
when the home delivered meal program was started in Newburgh in 2002,
she stepped up, not just to volunteer, but to help coordinate the
program, recruiting volunteers, getting the word out, and taking care of
the details; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Peggy Bennett has also served as an expeditor
for the AARP Tax Aide Program, informal liaison to the Office for the
Aging, and was honored in 2002 by the Orange County Senior Games Commit-
tee for her high levels of participation and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to all those whose lives she has touched,
Peggy Bennett has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraor-
dinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to
her community; 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 Peggy Bennett upon the occasion of her designation as the recip-
ient of the Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial Award for Volunteer Services 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 Peggy Bennett.