LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rose Hurlihe, RN, upon the occasion of
her designation by Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers as a recip-
ient of a Franciscan Award on April 24, 2010

WHEREAS, Individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Rose Hurlihe has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence, and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rose Hurlihe,
RN, upon the occasion of her designation by Saint Francis Hospital and
Health Centers as a recipient of a 2010 Franciscan Award; and
WHEREAS, The Franciscan Award is the highest award bestowed by Saint
Francis Hospital and Health Centers; it is given to individuals whose
lives have mirrored the spirit of selfless giving exemplified by Saint
Francis of Assisi and whose unwavering dedication and service enhance
the quality of life in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Rose Hurlihe will be presented with this most prestigious
award at the 29th Annual Franciscan Award Gala to be held at The Grand-
view in Poughkeepsie, New York, on Saturday, April 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Rose Hurlihe, now a resident of Milford, Connecticut, was
born at Saint Francis Hospital; after graduating from Poughkeepsie High
School, she returned to Saint Francis, graduating from the hospital's
School of Nursing in 1960 and this year marking the 50th anniversary of
her graduation; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Rose remained at Saint Francis, employed
for 35 years as a nurse working in various capacities throughout the
hospital; and
WHEREAS, Today, Rose Hurlihe continues her strong ties with Saint
Francis and the community through her membership in the hospital's
Auxiliary, Alumni Association, and Mair Legacy Society; and
WHEREAS, Rose Hurlihe 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, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Rose Hurlihe has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others as that demonstrated by Rose Hurlihe over
a lifetime of sacrifice and commitment; 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
honor Rose Hurlihe, RN, upon the occasion of her designation by Saint
Francis Hospital and Health Centers as a recipient of a 2010 Franciscan
Award on April 24, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rose Hurlihe.