LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ann Barringer Spaeth upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Council of Community
Services on March 18, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
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 honor Ann
Barringer Spaeth upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by the Council of Community Services on Thursday, March 18, 2010,
at Purchase College, SUNY, Performing Arts Center, Purchase, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The former Executive Director of the Council of Community
Services, Ann Barringer Spaeth has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her
unwavering service to her community; and
WHEREAS, Ann Barringer Spaeth has given generously of her time and
talents on behalf of Port Chester, New York, for more than 40 years; she
began in the 1960s, as a tutor for children at Carver Center, and later
served on the Urban League Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, In the summers of 1970 and 1971, Ann Barringer Spaeth created
and managed an 'artmobile' program on South Main Street; in 1980, she
joined the Board of Westchester's Family Information and Referral
Services (FIRST), which she directed for 13 years; then from 1995 to
2000, she worked at her Panacea Bookstore on North Main Street; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Ann Barringer Spaeth served as the Exec-
utive Director of the Council of Community Services from 2003 to 2009;
in this capacity, she oversaw eight coalitions involved in addressing
the health and human service needs of Port Chester; and
WHEREAS, Among Ann Barringer Spaeth's many accomplishments while
directing the Council of Community Services was the creation of the
original Port Chester Youth Bureau, and more recently, a succession of
innovative programs for the Village, which have increased citizen
participation and funding for human services; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ann Barringer Spaeth has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Ann Barringer Spaeth's dedication to and success in improving
the quality of life for others have resulted in her receiving numerous
awards and accolades; she received Voluntary Actions Awards from then
President Reagan in 1990, and again in 1992, and was inducted into the
Westchester Women's Hall of Fame in 1992; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ann Barringer Spaeth was the 1999 Hispanic Cham-
ber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year, and the recipient of the 2008
Circle of Giving Award from the Westchester Community Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Ann Barringer Spaeth has displayed
throughout her life; 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
honor Ann Barringer Spaeth upon the occasion of her designation for

special recognition by the Council of Community Services on March 18,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ann Barringer Spaeth.