LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating James Haskin upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition as 2010 Honoree of the Columbia
County Community Services Board

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late James Haskin upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as 2010 Honoree of the Columbia County Community Services
Board; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the organization's
Tenth Annual Dinner Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010,
at Space 360, 360 Warren Street, Hudson, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Hudson, New York, James Haskin has been
involved with the local mental health support and advocacy system since
the age of 17; he has long been personally affected by, and successfully
overcome, serious alcohol and drug dependencies, as well as other
significant mental health disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Having attended Columbia-Greene Community College, as well as
SUNY Albany, where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Socie-
ty, James Haskin anticipates finishing his degree at SUNY in the near
future; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James Haskin is a founder of the Center for
Advocacy, Voice, and Empowerment (CAVE) in Hudson, New York, which is an
advocacy, support, training and self-help organization on behalf of
people with myriad difficulties related to mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, CAVE provides valuable assistance and a beneficial safe haven
for those struggling with mental health illnesses and problems; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, James Haskin has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which James Haskin has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate James Haskin upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as 2010 Honoree of the Columbia County Community
Services Board; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Haskin, Hudson, New York.