LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Hudson Valley Autism Society upon the
occasion of receiving the Heart of Gold Award from Ulster-Greene ARC on
May 7, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 those
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 commend
Hudson Valley Autism Society upon the occasion of receiving the Heart of
Gold Award from Ulster-Greene ARC at its 29th Annual Humanitarian of the
Year dinner to be held on Friday, May 7, 2010, at the Wiltwyck Golf
Club, Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, Hudson Valley Autism Society has been a constant and humble
supporter of Ulster-Greene ARC for many years; as a dedicated community
partner, it has enabled the ARC and its programs to flourish, thereby
enriching the lives of countless others; and
WHEREAS, Hudson Valley Autism Society has provided the opportunity for
Ulster-Greene ARC to create its stimulation room, the Snoezeln Room;
this auspicious space allows individuals to experience many sensory
stimuli in a safe environment; and
WHEREAS, Through working with the Hudson Valley Autism Society,
Ulster-Greene ARC has also been able to create the Renaissance Program;
this illustrious program is an intensive service delivery teaching indi-
viduals how to master many of life's necessary skills; and
WHEREAS, Most recently, Hudson Valley Autism Society provided scholar-
ships for families who have members on the spectrum to enable their
attendance at a conference specific to autism; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Hudson Valley Autism Society, for its unwavering commitment to
Ulster-Greene ARC, as it provides an uncompromising standard of excel-
lence in the delivery of superlative community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Hudson Valley Autism Society upon the occasion of receiving the
Heart of Gold Award from Ulster-Greene ARC on May 7, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hudson Valley Autism Society.