LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mary and Peter Max upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by the Hudson Valley SPCA
of Orange County

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 individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Mary and Peter Max upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by the Hudson Valley SPCA of Orange County on Saturday,
October 3, 2009, at the Peter Max Studio, Manhattan, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mary and Peter Max have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their community and consequently have been
selected for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by Isabella Rossellini, Mary Max has devoted her
life to advocating for animals' rights; she first began fueling her
passion by managing Farm Sanctuary's No Veal campaign in New York City;
shortly thereafter, she also implemented a weekly email alert service;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to her alert service, Mary Max is extremely busy
as the founder and director of Kind Green Planet, lobbying city, state
and federal lawmakers regarding a variety of animal protection laws; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Mary Max takes great pride in her roles
as an active board member of The Humane Society of the United States,
Humane USA-PAC, the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food, and the
Community Fund for Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, Mary Max also enjoys serving on the advisory board for the
New York League of Humane Voters as well as on the advisory council of
Farm Sanctuary; and
WHEREAS, One of the most successful artists in America today, Peter
Max has continuously supported his wife in her endeavors as an animal
advocate and has contributed significantly to her causes; and
WHEREAS, Peter Max's psychedelic style launched his career as an art
icon in the 1960s and landed him on the cover of LIFE magazine; since
that time, he has enjoyed an exciting career, exhibiting in more than 50
museums worldwide and painting for U.S. Presidents Carter, Ford, Reagan,
Bush and Clinton as well as being the Official Artist of the Grammys,
the World Cup Soccer Tournament, five Super Bowls, the U.S. Tennis Open,
and the NHL All-Star game; and
WHEREAS, A great patriot, Peter Max's love for his country inspired
him to create an annual July 4th tradition of painting the Statue of
Liberty; he also personally helped to actualize the statue's restora-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Peter Max's global vision compelled him to lend his creativi-
ty to produce posters for many international events, including the
Summit of the Americas, Gorbachev's State of the World Forum, and the
United Nations Earth Summit, for which he designed a series of 12 stamps
that became the best-selling stamps in U.N. history; and
WHEREAS, Mary and Peter Max have been called upon to contribute their
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have
always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-

tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Mary and Peter Max upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Hudson Valley SPCA of Orange County on Octo-
ber 3, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be trans-
mitted to Mary and Peter Max.