LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan D. Najork 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
Susan D. Najork upon the occasion of her designation by the Orange Coun-
ty 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, Susan D. Najork, a longtime extraordinary community volun-
teer, has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to count-
less civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Susan D. Najork has been a member of the Board of Directors
at Newburgh Day Nursery for the past 30 years, serving alongside Marion
S. Murphy herself at one point; and
WHEREAS, She is also a past President of Newburgh Day Nursery and
currently serves on its Fundraising Committee; and
WHEREAS, Susan D. Najork, in addition, serves on many special event
committees at the Greater Newburgh YWCA and is a Member of the Board at
Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties and a Member of the Board of
Trustees of both Mount Saint Mary College and St. Luke's Cornwall Hospi-
tal; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed are the impressive dedication, tireless advocacy
and leadership shown by an individual for the benefit of others which
Susan D. Najork 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 Susan D. Najork 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 Susan D. Najork.