LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Orange Regional Medical Center upon
the occasion of receiving the Economic Development Award from Pattern
for Progress on November 5, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 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
Orange Regional Medical Center upon the occasion of receiving the
Economic Development Award from Pattern for Progress at its Annual
Awards Reception to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Anthony's
Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1965, Pattern for Progress is a not-for-profit
policy, planning, advocacy and research organization dedicated to
preserving and enhancing the quality of life for Hudson Valley residents
through regional solutions; and
WHEREAS, Orange Regional Medical Center is being recognized by Pattern
for Progress for its outstanding leadership in building the first new
hospital in New York State in 20 years, in order to better meet the
healthcare needs of the Valley's growing and aging population; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Orange Regional Medical Center is to improve
the health of the community by providing exceptional health care; and
WHEREAS, The staff and administration of the Orange Regional Medical
Center will achieve its mission and vision by pursuing excellence in all
that they do and becoming the best regional hospital in New York State,
meeting 95% of the community's acute health care needs; and
WHEREAS, Orange Regional Medical Center will be the "provider of
choice" for the community, the "employer of choice" for its staff and
the "workplace of choice" for its doctors; and
WHEREAS, In pursuit of its mission, Orange Regional Medical Center
will place its patients and their families above all else by delivering
quality care in a safe, compassionate, respectful and responsive manner;
and
WHEREAS, The doctors and staff of Orange Regional Medical Center will
be guided by the highest level of integrity, honesty and excellence in
their daily work; they will value and respect the talented, committed
and diverse populations who comprise the hospital community; and they
will continuously improve their practices and promote the highest levels
of quality; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Orange Regional Medical Center, and its expert staff, for its
unwavering commitment to the health and welfare of the citizens of the
Hudson Valley, as it provides an uncompromising standard of excellence
in the delivery of professional medical care and superlative community
service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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 Orange Regional Medical Center upon the occasion of receiving
the Economic Development Award from Pattern for Progress on November 5,
2009; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Orange Regional Medical Center.