LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Patricia McCaughin for her 35 years of
dedicated service with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex
County

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
Patricia McCaughin for her 35 years of dedicated service with the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County; and
WHEREAS, Patricia McCaughin will be honored at the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program of Essex County's 35th Annual Volunteer Recognition
Ceremony on October 7, 2009, at the K of C Hall in Port Henry, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Program Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program of Essex County, Patricia McCaughin has been with the organiza-
tion since its start in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Under the distinguished leadership of Patricia McCaughin, the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County has increased from
95 volunteers at 10 stations in 1974, to 465 volunteers at 93 stations
in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County volun-
teers serve in all 18 townships in the region and engage men and women
age 55 and better in meaningful service that strengthens the well-being
of both self and community; 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, Patricia McCaughin has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; 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 Patricia McCaughin for her 35 years of dedicated service with
the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patricia McCaughin.