LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Steve Aaron upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Making a Difference Award from Always There on June 19, 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
Steve Aaron upon the occasion of receiving the first-ever Making a
Difference Award from Always There at its Second Annual "An Evening in
Tuscany" Gala to be held on Friday, June 19, 2009, at the West Park
Winery, West Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Always There, a not-for-profit organization serving residents
of the Mid-Hudson Valley, is committed to assisting individuals of all
ages to regain optimum health, to remain at home and to prevent prema-
ture and recurring institutionalization by providing home care, health
care, adult day services as well as individual quality of life services;
and
WHEREAS, A life-long resident of Ulster County, Steve Aaron has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to senior citizens
living in the Mid-Hudson Valley and consequently has been selected for
this most prestigious commendation; and
WHEREAS, Steve Aaron has over 25 years of experience in real estate
development, property management and construction; he is the Principal
of Birchez Associates, which is in the process of building four afforda-
ble housing complexes for seniors in Esopus, Kingston, Saugerties and
Ulster; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Steve Aaron is the first developer in
Ulster County to build adaptable/accessible affordable housing that
enables senior citizens to "age in place," fostering self-sufficiency
while maintaining a safety net for the elderly; and
WHEREAS, Steve Aaron has been publicly acknowledged for his excellent
work on The Birches at Saugerties, receiving the Ulster County Business
Recognition Award in 2006 for the Building Project of the Year; he was
also presented with a Certificate of Special Recognition in honor of his
outstanding and invaluable service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of his profession, Steve Aaron
is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Association
for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH), and serves on the Executive Committee
of the Ulster County Housing Consortium; and
WHEREAS, Steve Aaron began his illustrious career in 1977, working
along side his father, Martin Aaron, who spearheaded the first privately
financed senior housing in the region; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
productive involvement, Steve Aaron has stood constant in dignity, good
grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Steve Aaron has displayed throughout
his life; 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 Steve Aaron upon the occasion of receiving the Making a Difference
Award from Always There on June 19, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steve Aaron.