LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Daisy Vale upon the occasion of her
designation as the recipient of the Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial Award for
Volunteer Services by the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA
Orange County

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 those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Daisy Vale upon the occasion of her designation as the recipient of the
Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial Award for Volunteer Services by the Girl Scouts
Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Daisy Vale will receive this most prestigious honor at the
18th Annual Tribute to Women of Achievement Dinner to be held on Wednes-
day, May 12, 2010, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, For 18 years, the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the
YWCA Orange County have honored women in Orange County who have made a
difference in the community in their professional, personal or school-
based activities; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Daisy Vale has been called
upon to contribute her time and talents to countless endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Born in Puerto Rico, Daisy Vale retired from Perreca Electric
after many years of distinguished service as Director of the Accounting
Department; and
WHEREAS, A woman of great faith, Daisy Vale taught religious education
for 34 years at St. Patrick's Church; she was the first Hispanic female
elected to serve as Trustee and President of the Parish Council; and
WHEREAS, Daisy Vale is also devoted to her community and co-Chaired a
meeting with the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the Hispanic
community to provide a forum for a discussion about gang related issues;
she also worked tirelessly with Orange County Partner for Breast Cancer
and organized breast cancer screenings at St. Patrick's for over 200
women; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Daisy Vale is the Chairperson of the Personnel
Committee at the GHV Family Health Center, where she has been a Board
member for 18 years; during her esteemed tenure, the Center constructed
a new building for its patients; and
WHEREAS, Daisy Vale is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Nora
Cronin Presentation Academy, a middle school for underserved girls in
the Newburgh School District dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty
in the community through faith-based education; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Pablo, their three
children, Denise, Andrew and Lisa, their two sons-in-law, Robert and
Jose, their daughter-in-law, Hope, as well as their seven grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to all those whose lives she has touched,
Daisy Vale has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraor-
dinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to
her community; 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 Daisy Vale upon the occasion of her designation as the recipient
of the Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial Award for Volunteer Services by the Girl
Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daisy Vale.