LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara Mehar upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital

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
Barbara Mehar upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital to be celebrated at its Leadership
Recognition Reception on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Torches on the
Hudson, Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, After 30 years of residing in Hamburg, Germany, Barbara Mehar
came to the United States to travel for one year, then met her husband,
and has been here ever since; and
WHEREAS, She and Gurinder (Juggie) Mehar, a St. Luke's Cornwall Hospi-
tal physician and former president of the Medical Staff, moved from New
York City to the Hudson Valley in 1988 to live in a more country-like
setting; and
WHEREAS, After a career with a German engineering firm, Barbara Mehar
stayed home to care for her three children, Celine, Anusha and Phillip;
it was after that, she got involved with St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital;
and
WHEREAS, She strongly believes in her growing community hospital and
enjoys contributing to its success; in 2002, Barbara Mehar started as a
hospital volunteer, and was instrumental in the Doctors Lounge reno-
vations; in addition, she has been an active gala committee member since
2003, and served as Chair of the Auction Committee; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Mehar joined the Foundation Auxiliary Board in 2005,
and immediately became Gift Shop Chair of both the Newburgh and Cornwall
Campus gift shops; in 2009, she became the St. Luke's Cornwall Health
System Foundation Auxiliary Chair; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Mehar has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barbara Mehar upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara Mehar.