LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Orange-Ulster BOCES upon the occasion of
its designation by the Orange County United Way as the recipient of its
Community Partner Award on March 19, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of
excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Orange-Ulster BOCES upon the occasion of its designation by the Orange
County United Way as the recipient of the Community Partner 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 Community Partner Award recognizes an Orange County
School District for going above and beyond with their employee campaign;
and
WHEREAS, The dedicated administration, teachers, and staff of Orange-
Ulster BOCES have proudly displayed an unwavering commitment to the work
of United Way and its mission; and
WHEREAS, The employees of Orange-Ulster BOCES exert a strong, positive
influence on both the students and communities they serve and are an
element vital to their future and to that of New York State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, 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 Orange-Ulster BOCES upon the occasion of its designation by the
Orange County United Way as the recipient of the 2009 Community Partner
Award on March 19, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Orange-Ulster BOCES.