LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Diane Hayes upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Unsung Hero Award by The Westchester
Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect

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, Diane Hayes has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Diane Hayes
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Unsung Hero
Award by The Westchester Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect to be
celebrated at its 32nd Annual "Unsung Heroes" Awards Ceremony, on Thurs-
day, April 30, 2009, at The Westchester Institute for Human Development,
Cedarwood Hall, Westchester Medical Center Campus, Valhalla, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Diane Hayes has been a CASA volunteer since June of 2005 and
since that time, has served on three cases of three families including
12 children; and
WHEREAS, With a knack for thinking outside the box, Diane Hayes leaves
no stones unturned when it comes to finding the best possible outcomes
for children in foster care; and
WHEREAS, Diane Hayes has been a tireless advocate, devoted member of
the program, and ardent supporter of CASA and MHA; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Diane Hayes has displayed throughout
her life; 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
honor Diane Hayes upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Unsung Hero Award by The Westchester Task Force on Child Abuse and
Neglect; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diane Hayes.