LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Hawvermale-Cayea upon the occasion
of receiving the 2009 Marketing Leadership Award from the Business
Marketing Association of the Hudson Valley on June 4, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Susan Hawvermale-Cayea upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Marketing
Leadership Award from the Business Marketing Association of the Hudson
Valley at a special breakfast meeting to be held on Thursday, June 4,
2009; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is bestowed upon those dedicated
public servants whose extraordinary efforts have contributed signif-
icantly to the economic growth of the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea
has served as the Orange County Director of Tourism for the past 17
years; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea has worked tireless-
ly to expand the county's economic development with the industry; her
duties include writing and consulting on tourism issues for Orange Coun-
ty, the Hudson Valley region and New York State; and
WHEREAS, With over 25 years of experience in tourism, Susan Hawver-
male-Cayea has served as President of Hudson Valley Tourism, the I LOVE
NEW YORK regional program and the New York State Tourism Promotion Agen-
cy Council; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea served on the State's
Tourism Advisory Council, and speaks throughout the northeast on tourism
issues; several years ago, she was chosen for the panel of New York's
Cultural Tourism Initiative, one of 75 people in the United States; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her great efforts, in 2002, the HUDSON
VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL chose Susan Hawvermale-Cayea as their first
"Woman Executive of the Year"; she was also selected as a Woman of
Achievement in 2000, and served as Honorary Chair in 2002; furthermore,
she was the Chairwoman of the 2007 Tribute to Women of Achievement of
Orange County and also served on its committee for several years; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea's hard work has
helped to leverage the natural and entrepreneurial resources of the
region to bring people and investment to the area while maintaining the
distinctive qualities that make the region so attractive; and
WHEREAS, Her vision and dedication have influenced all facets of
marketing which in turn have led to significant growth in the region and
contributed measurably to the quality of life in the community; and
WHEREAS, Despite her professional life, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea 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, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea is a founder of Leadership Orange as
well as a former officer; she has served as a member of the Board of
Directors for 16 years; she chairs the Quality of Life session for Lead-
ership Orange, and both the Economic Development and Tourism sessions
for Leadership Sullivan; a graduate of both Leadership New Orleans and
Leadership Sullivan, she has spoken at many leadership conferences; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea serves as trustee of Orange
County Citizens Foundation, and is a board member of both the Women's

Leadership Fund and the Sullivan County Chamber Foundation; she is also
the Chair of the Forestburgh Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree
in English and Journalism from Drew University; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Susan Hawvermale-Cayea has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Susan Hawvermale-Cayea upon the occasion of receiving the 2009
Marketing Leadership Award from the Business Marketing Association of
the Hudson Valley on June 4, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Hawvermale-Cayea.