LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Karen Miller upon the occasion of her
designation by the Orange County United Way as a recipient of a Marion
S. Murphy Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award on March 18, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 organizations
and 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
Karen Miller upon the occasion of her designation by the Orange County
United Way as a recipient of the Marion S. Murphy Neighbors Helping
Neighbors Award at its Annual Celebration of Dedication and Service
Dinner, to be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Anthony's Pier 9 in
New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award is named in memory of
Marion S. Murphy, former Orange County Clerk and longtime Orange County
United Way Board member and volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Each year this most prestigious award is bestowed upon indi-
viduals whose value and concern for people are demonstrated through
their vision, leadership, service, and commitment to the Orange County
community; and
WHEREAS, Karen Miller, Communications Manager at Frontier Communi-
cations and community volunteer, 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, An exemplary leader, Karen Miller has an extensive volunteer
history; for 15 years, she has served as Frontier Communications' liai-
son to the Community Action Team, coordinating its volunteer efforts in
the community; and
WHEREAS, Karen Miller is a former Orange County United Way board
member and currently serves on its Community Impact Council; she was
also instrumental in developing Orange County United Way's strategic
plan; and
WHEREAS, Karen Miller is, in addition, a past President and still
active member of the Middletown Rotary Club; she also serves on the
Leadership Orange Board of Directors and works with the SUNY Orange
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Among the many other organizations which have benefited from
Karen Miller's dedication, innovation, and generosity are the Junior
League of Orange County, the Salvation Army, the Orange County Community
College Alumni Association, and the State University of New York's
Confederation of Alumni Associations; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed are the impressive dedication, tireless advocacy
and leadership shown by an individual for the benefit of others which
Karen Miller 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, 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 Karen Miller upon the occasion of her designation by the Orange
County United Way as a recipient of a Marion S. Murphy Neighbors Helping
Neighbors Award on March 18, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen Miller.