LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
of Essex County upon the occasion of its 35th Anniversary

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of and valuable
asset to the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious senior organizations within the State of New York whose
focus and intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life
in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County upon the occasion
of its 35th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Synonymous with "neighbors helping neighbors" within Essex
County for the past 35 years, as well as throughout New York State since
1972, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County utilizes
the vast talents of older volunteers willing to share their experiences,
abilities, skills, and love in responding to a wide variety of community
needs; and
WHEREAS, The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County
matches the life-experiences of retired men and women with community
non-profits who need their assistance; these challenges and activities
promote a longer, happier, and more meaningful life for the volunteers;
and
WHEREAS, Currently, the 436 volunteers of the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program of Essex County serve at 94 non-profit agencies and
organizations in all 18 townships within the region and log over 60,000
hours of "free" service each year; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program of Essex County is in direct correlation to the efforts of the
many individuals who have supported the development of this outstanding
organization over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff at the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County, whose involvement
is and has always been characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all of their efforts on behalf of the organization and the population it
serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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 the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County upon the
occasion of its 35th Anniversary, fully confident that this outstanding
organization will continue to enjoy the sparkling success which has so
characterized its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County.