LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Thomas P. Weddell upon the occasion of
his designation by the Orange County United Way as a recipient of a
Marion S. Murphy Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award on March 19, 2009

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
Thomas P. Weddell upon the occasion of his designation by the Orange
County United Way as a recipient of the Marion S. Murphy Neighbors Help-
ing Neighbors Award at its Annual Celebration of Dedication and Service
Dinner, to be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009, 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
WHEREAS, Each year this most prestigious award is bestowed upon an
individual or individuals whose value and concern for mankind is demon-
strated through his or her vision, leadership, services, and commitment
to the people of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Weddell, CPA and Managing Partner of Vanacore,
DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP, has been called upon to contrib-
ute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Thomas P. Weddell served as Campaign
Chair for Orange County United Way for the past two years; he previously
served in a number of capacities as a member of the annual fundraising
Campaign Cabinet for several years; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Weddell has brought a wealth of knowledge and
assistance to the Orange County United Way; he was instrumental in help-
ing to establish its joint marketing initiative with United Way of
Dutchess County and in implementing a plan which ensures a smooth tran-
sition for Campaign Chairs from year to year, greatly benefiting the
organization; and
WHEREAS, He was, similarly, instrumental in establishing the Women's
Leadership Initiative, now the Women's Leadership Fund, and a high end
raffle to assist the Orange Open, and in securing grants to support
Orange County United Way's 2008 Community Wide Needs Assessment and
arranging for the SUNY New Paltz School of Business to carry out the
assessment; and
WHEREAS, He recently conducted a seminar on Orange County United Way's
behalf to help educate nonprofit organizations throughout Orange County
on changes in the important IRS Form 990; Thomas P. Weddell's dedication
to United Way has, in addition, been amply demonstrated through his
firm's enduring commitment to United Way, its campaign, and its mission;
and
WHEREAS, Among the many other organizations which benefit from his
involvement, expertise and support are the Orange County Citizens Foun-
dation, of which he currently serves as Chair, the SUNY New Paltz School
of Business, and The Chamber Foundation funded by the Greater Southern
Dutchess Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed are the impressive dedication, tireless advocacy
and leadership shown by an individual for the benefit of others which
Thomas P. Weddell has displayed throughout his 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 Thomas P. Weddell upon the occasion of his designation by the
Orange County United Way as a recipient of a Marion S. Murphy Neighbors
Helping Neighbors Award on March 19, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas P. Weddell.