LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kenneth Wilder upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Contribution by a
Senior Citizen Award by the Rockland County Office for the Aging

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kenneth Wilder
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2009 Outstand-
ing Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award by the Rockland County Office
for the Aging to be celebrated at its Senior Awareness Day on Thursday,
May 21, 2009, in the Theater at Rockland Community College, Suffern, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Senior Awareness Day has been an exciting Rockland tradition
for the past 23 years; it is a free event complete with workshops,
programs and entertainment that draws approximately 500 Rockland seniors
together once a year for a day of fun; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Wilder, a very active and industrious gentleman, has
inspired and enriched the lives of his family and friends through his
love and respect for others, generously sharing the wisdom gained over
years of experiencing life to its fullest; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and commend those who have witnessed and contributed to the devel-
opments and achievements of our Nation, State, and communities over the
course of their noteworthy lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kenneth Wilder upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2009 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award by the
Rockland County Office for the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kenneth Wilder.