LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brenda Meeks upon the occasion of her
designation as Employee of the Year by 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
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
Brenda Meeks upon the occasion of her designation as Employee of the
Year by 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, A woman of singular distinction, Brenda Meeks has continuous-
ly demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and dili-
gent leadership in her unwavering service to both her community and
Ulster-Greene ARC and subsequently has been chosen for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, An employee with Ulster-Greene ARC since 2001, Brenda Meeks
brings to life the mission of Ulster-Greene ARC by offering opportu-
nities for people to experience their lives to the fullest; she does
this with sincere compassion for both the staff at Glasco house as well
as the ladies who live under her care; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Brenda Meeks was promoted to manager and under her
able leadership her program has flourished; in addition to her manage-
ment responsibilities, she goes above and beyond by repeatedly offering
her assistance to anyone that needs help and always with a smile; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, Brenda Meeks 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 which Brenda Meeks has displayed through-
out her 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, 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 Brenda Meeks upon the occasion of her designation as Employee of
the Year by Ulster-Greene ARC on May 7, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brenda Meeks.