LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Terry Hunt upon the occasion of his
designation as a recipient of the Long Term Care Employee of Distinction
Award by the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging

WHEREAS, Employees of New York's not-for-profit, mission-driven and
public providers work as front-line staff to improve the quality of life
for New York's elderly and chronically disabled, thereby meriting the
highest commendation; and
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
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mr. Terry Hunt
upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient of the Long Term
Care Employee of Distinction Award by the New York Association of Homes
& Services for the Aging on Wednesday, September 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1961, the New York Association of Homes & Services
for the Aging (NYAHSA), under the leadership of President Carl S. Young,
is the only statewide organization representing the entire continuum of
not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care, including
nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care
retirement communities, assisted living providers, and community service
providers; and
WHEREAS, The NYAHSA Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards
began in 2001 in order to recognize the extraordinary efforts of front-
line staff in long term care organizations; these particular individ-
uals, like Terry Hunt, deal with the staffing crisis in long term care
on a daily basis while successfully facing the challenge of providing
quality care; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Terry Hunt's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mr. Terry Hunt upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient
of the Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Award by the New York
Association of Homes & Services for the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. Terry Hunt.