LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Fifth Annual Woodstock Volun-
teers' Day on August 15, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the Fifth Annual Woodstock Volunteers' Day at Andy Lee Field on
August 15, 2009; and
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, Once a year, the Woodstock community clarifies its appreci-
ation and honors those people who have given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership; and
WHEREAS, An event open to the public free of charge, the Fifth Annual
Woodstock Volunteers' Day will feature a Music Festival and Town Picnic
followed by the greatest fireworks show in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, The Fifth Annual Woodstock Volunteers' Day will recognize and
treat the volunteers from numerous organizations within the community as
Guests of Honor including, the Woodstock Rescue Squad, Meals on Wheels,
Family of Woodstock, Woodstock Fire Companies No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, as
well as their Auxiliaries, the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, the Woodstock
Food Pantry, all volunteers for the Town of Woodstock, Friends of the
Library, the Woodstock Historical Society and the Boards of the various
arts organizations with the Woodstock Arts Consortium; and
WHEREAS, An essential element of all societies, volunteering provides
a way in which the human values of community, caring and serving can be
sustained and strengthened; most importantly, people who give of their
time in civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to do the same;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Fifth Annual Woodstock Volunteers' Day on August 15,
2009, and recognize the daily acts of kindness given by volunteers
everyday which strengthens the heart of the Woodstock community; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sam Magarelli, the Coordinator of Woodstock Volunteers' Day.