LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Catholic Charities Community Services
of Orange County upon the occasion of its 4th Annual Celebration of
Charity Dinner and applauding the honorees of the evening

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities of New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals and
organizations which 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
Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County upon the occasion
of its 4th Annual Celebration of Charity Dinner, to be held at Anthony's
Pier 9 in New Windsor, New York on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, and to
applaud the honorees of the evening; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County, as
one of the human services agencies of Catholic Charities of The Arch-
diocese of New York, is committed to building a compassionate and just
society; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County works
diligently with parishes, individuals, government, and other agencies to
serve the homeless, the hungry, the emotionally and physically hand-
icapped, immigrants and other marginalized and vulnerable citizens of
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County is an
organization of long-standing repute and exemplary accomplishment; each
year at its Annual Celebration of Charity Dinner it proudly honors those
who demonstrate deep respect for the dignity of every person by serving
the basic needs of the most vulnerable in our midst and contributing to
the building of a compassionate and just society with its prestigious
Caritas Award; and
WHEREAS, Cosimo DiBrizzi will be honored posthumously, together with
the Cosimo Restaurant Group, with the 2010 Caritas Business Award; Nick
Citera and Nicholas DiBrizzi will proudly accept the award; and
WHEREAS, Nolly Climes, of Orange County Rehabilitation Support
Services and Chair of Orange County JMHCA, is the recipient of the 2010
Caritas County Award; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend William Scafidi, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church
of Newburgh and Administrator of St. Mary's Church in Newburgh, is the
recipient of the 2010 Caritas Parish Award; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing its strength and commitment and the quality and
extent of its programs and services, it is the sense of this Legislative
Body to extend its highest commendation to Catholic Charities Community
Services of Orange County, applauding its preeminent endeavors and
paying special tribute to the honorees of its 4th Annual Celebration of
Charity Dinner; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County upon the
occasion of its 4th Annual Celebration of Charity Dinner, recognizing
with appreciation its significant and humanitarian efforts and applaud-
ing the honorees of the evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County and to
the honorees of the evening.