LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Caruthers upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by New York Families for Autis-
tic Children on February 26, 2009

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
Rebecca Caruthers upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by New York Families for Autistic Children at its
Dinner/Dance to be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of a 20 year US Air Force Veteran and current
Corrections Officer in the state of Connecticut, and sister to a veteran
United States Marine, Rebecca Caruthers is a woman of singular
distinction who is no stranger to community service; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Caruthers has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Growing up on the move with the Air Force, Rebecca Caruthers
has lived in Germany, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Califor-
nia, and finally Groton, Connecticut, where she met Scott Caruthers
while he was serving on active duty with the United States Navy in 1999;
and
WHEREAS, Soon after moving to New York City, and being married in July
of 2001, Rebecca Caruthers, a trained cosmetologist, worked six days a
week to generate the means necessary to support the development of a
fledgling organization that she, and her husband had envisioned, Train-
ing For Life; and
WHEREAS, Training For Life is a training center dedicated to:
"Empowering Individuals & Communities through Education & Training in
order to Increase the Quantity & Quality of Life"; this includes the
ability to deal effectively with the emergencies we must all face in the
natural course of our lives; and
WHEREAS, As Training For Life's Training Center Coordinator, Rebecca
Caruthers maintains the day to day operations of the growing not-for-
profit organization with an increasing national presence; she coordinate
s and supports the efforts of nearly 50 American Heart Association
Instructors stretching from New York to California and the Caribbean as
well as numerous clients and countless vendors; crucial to the success
of the organization, she maintains the critical relationships without
which Training For Life would be unable to continue its efforts or
further its mission; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, Rebecca Caruthers has stood constant in digni-
ty, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Rebecca Caruthers 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
commend Rebecca Caruthers upon the occasion of her designation for

special recognition by New York Families for Autistic Children; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rebecca Caruthers.