LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kathleen Donahue upon the occasion of
her designation by Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York as a 2010 Woman
of Distinction

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life of the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of 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
Kathleen Donahue upon the occasion of her designation by Girl Scouts of
Northeastern New York as a 2010 Woman of Distinction; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) was created in
June 2007 from the union of four Girl Scout Councils, Hudson Valley,
Mohawk Pathways, Adirondack and North Country, and now serves 14,500
girls in Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene,
Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie,
Warren and Washington Counties and a portion of St. Lawrence County; and
WHEREAS, Women of Southern Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Schoharie,
Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer or Montgomery County whose excellence and
dedication make them an ideal role model for both girls and women will
be recognized at the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York's Women of
Distinction Dinner, to be held at the Desmond Hotel and Conference
Center in Albany on Wednesday, February 24, 2010; the theme of this
year's celebration is "Inspired By You - Women of Distinction"; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Donahue of NYSUT, will be honored with the Distin-
guished Trailblazer Award; and
WHEREAS, The Distinguished Trailblazer Award is presented to women who
have inspired others in their chosen field, broken glass ceilings, over-
come and excelled under extreme challenges and demonstrated persever-
ance; women who have been in their chosen field for more than five years
and who have demonstrated steady growth, exhibited leadership, and
fostered development of others; Kathleen Donahue truly exemplifies these
qualities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention it
is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the edification
and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kathleen Donahue upon the occasion of her designation by Girl
Scouts of Northeastern New York as a 2010 Woman of Distinction; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathleen Donahue.