LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Randi Petrovits upon the occasion of
her designation for special honor by the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
on October 1, 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 commend
Randi Petrovits upon the occasion of her designation for special honor
by the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie at its Second Annual Margaret
Garrison Race Awards Reception on October 1, 2009, at the Dutchess Golf
and Country Club; and
WHEREAS, After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Educa-
tion from Wagner College, Randi Petrovits came to Poughkeepsie and began
teaching in the Arlington School District; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of the Hudson Valley, Randi Petrovits believes
in giving back to the region she loves so much; she became a member of
the Junior League of Poughkeepsie when she stopped working, which led to
volunteering at Vassar Hospital, the PTA, and her church as a Sunday
School teacher and a member and past President of the Council; and
WHEREAS, Randi Petrovits also co-chaired a Showhouse, a fundraiser for
the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, as part of her Junior League responsi-
bilities, and served on the Board of the Women's Auxiliary at Vassar
Brothers Hospital, where she remains a member of the Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Randi Petrovits served on the Board of Directors
of the Girl Scouts and is a member of the Poughkeepsie Garden Club and
the Dutchess Golf and Country Club, where she served as President of the
Women's Division for two years; and
WHEREAS, A Trustee of the Vassar Brothers Medical Center Foundation,
Randi Petrovits was honored by The LaGrange Rotary for Outstanding
Community Service in 1984 and received the Distinguished Citizen Award,
along with her husband, from the Hudson Valley Council of Boy Scouts of
America in 2001; and
WHEREAS, For 19 years, Randi Petrovits served as an active Board
Member at the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, including several Vice
Presidential slots and three years as President, and is currently an
Associate; and
WHEREAS, With Randi Petrovits throughout have been her husband, David;
son, Stewart and his wife, Cynthia; daughter, Dana Wiehe and her
husband, Scott; and two granddaughters, Lauren and Katelyn; all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many
achievements; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Randi Petrovits and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Randi Petrovits upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie on October 1, 2009; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Randi Petrovits.