LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending William H. Collier Sr. upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special honor by the Ellenville Regional
Hospital Foundation at its Annual Dinner Dance on October 24, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
William H. Collier Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
honor by the Ellenville Regional Hospital Foundation at its Annual
Dinner Dance at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson, New York, on
October 24, 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, William H. Collier Sr. has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, A past Director and President of the Ellenville Community
Hospital Board of Directors, William H. Collier Sr. led the fundraising
charge set by Westchester Medical Center in order to keep Ellenville
Community Hospital open to provide quality healthcare to the people in
the region; and
WHEREAS, With William H. Collier Sr. throughout have been his wife,
Pidge; their four children and spouses, Bill and Sheeley Collier, Jane
and Greg Joray, Stephen and Natalie Collier and David and Jackie Colli-
er; eight grandchildren, Erik, Kristen, Geoffrey, Tyler, Jackie, Brian,
Jessica and Julie; and great-grandson, Miles; all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend William H. Collier Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by the Ellenville Regional Hospital Foundation at its
Annual Dinner Dance on October 24, 2009, and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William H. Collier Sr.