LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Marshall Beckman upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the Mike
Addesso Memorial Award by the Mental Health Association in Ulster Coun-
ty, Inc.

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Marshall Beckman upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Mike Addesso Memorial Award by the
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.; this auspicious occa-
sion will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the MHA 50th Anni-
versary Open House Reception to be held at the Clifford Beers Center in
Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, Marshall Beckman is the Deputy County Executive of Ulster
County; formerly, he was the Director of U.C. Community Mental Health
Services, and has accumulated 35 years of experience in the public
sector mental health system in New York State, including with the Office
of Mental Health and the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Syracuse University where he received his Bach-
elor of Arts degree, Marshall Beckman also earned his Master's degree in
Public Administration from New York University; and
WHEREAS, Marshall Beckman has rendered distinguished service on
several boards of directors, including the Ulster County Housing Consor-
tium, Stop DWI Advisory Board, Ulster County Criminal Justice Council,
New York Mental Hygiene Institute, and Rural Ulster Preservation Corpo-
ration; and
WHEREAS, A resident of West Hurley, New York, Marshall Beckman is
receiving the Mike Addesso Memorial Award conferred by the Mental Health
Association in Ulster County, Inc. in recognition of his more than 26
years of service at the Ulster County Mental Health Department and his
leadership in the promotion of mental health wellness and recovery; and
WHEREAS, The Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. (MHA)
was chartered as a not-for-profit organization in 1959 by a group of
physicians and concerned individuals to develop a coordinated citizens'
movement to promote mental health and to work toward improved care and
treatment for persons with mental illness; and
WHEREAS, The mission of MHA is to engage all people in optimal mental
health by providing innovative programs and services to heal, prevent,
educate, and advocate; to achieve its mission, it sponsors a variety of
educational, advocacy and service programs, including mental health
education, rehabilitation, residential services, family and youth
support services and therapeutic foster care; and
WHEREAS, One of 340 chapters affiliated with Mental Health America and
the Mental Health Association in New York State, MHA envisions a respon-
sible and respectful society where the stigma of mental illness is elim-
inated; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Marshall Beckman has

stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Marshall Beckman has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Marshall Beckman upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Mike Addesso Memorial Award by
the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marshall Beckman, West Hurley, New York.