LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Grace McLean upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009 Woman of Mercy Award from Mercy Home

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 honor
Grace McLean upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Woman of Mercy
Award from Mercy Home on April 19, 2009, at Russo's On the Bay in Howard
Beach, New York; 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, Grace McLean has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, A former Wall Streeter, Grace McLean joined Volunteer
Services for Children, first as a member and then as its Director; under
her leadership, the organization provided a mentoring program for chil-
dren as well as its Saturday Outings Program; and
WHEREAS, Grace McLean began her relationship with Mercy Home for Chil-
dren in 1976 when she was introduced to Sister Mary Chrysostom and
Sister Dolores Spinner and toured the old facilities; and
WHEREAS, For 11 years, Volunteer Services for Children provided Satur-
day excursions and opportunities for the residents to enjoy a variety of
recreational and cultural outings; 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 Grace McLean and to wish her contin-
ued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Grace McLean upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Woman of
Mercy Award from Mercy Home; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Grace McLean.