LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Taryn Grimes-Herbert upon the occasion
of her designation as the 2010 Woman of Achievement in the Arts by the
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County on May 12,
2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Taryn Grimes-Herbert upon the occasion of her designation as the 2010
Woman of Achievement in the Arts by the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
and the YWCA Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Taryn Grimes-Herbert will receive this most prestigious honor
at the 18th Annual Tribute to Women of Achievement Dinner to be held on
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 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 resident of Washingtonville, New York, Taryn Grimes-Herbert
is a woman of singular distinction who has been called upon to contrib-
ute her time and talents to countless endeavors and has always given of
herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Taryn Grimes-Herbert is the author of the I've Got interac-
tive book series for children, and is an award-winning writer/producer;
she began her esteemed career as an actress portraying lead roles on
Broadway, radio, television, and film; and
WHEREAS, Taryn Grimes-Herbert appeared opposite Robert Downey Jr. as
Mary in the Off-Broadway musical, "American Passion"; her other roles
include: Muriel McComber, in the Broadway musical "Take Me Along"; Elea-
nor Dare, in the Emmy award-winning PBS Mini-Series, "Roanoke: The Lost
Colony"; Becky Klein, on the Wave Radio Theater Show for KMET in Los
Angeles; Jennifer, in the Emmy award-winning NBC Special, "This is My
Son"; Cynthia, in the film "Something Special"; and Charlese Davenshorn,
in the independent feature film, "Quarter Life Crises" for which she
also has a screenwriting credit; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Taryn Grimes-Herbert wrote and co-produced the
CNBC special, "Generations of Pride", hosted by Nick Clooney, which won
the Silver Screen Award at the 1998 International Film and Video
Festival; on behalf of International Paper Company and the National
Civil Rights Museum, she wrote and produced two video tributes, honoring
Mikhail Gorbachev and Benjamin Hooks, for the 1998 International Freedom
Awards; she also wrote "Stolen Choice", a half-hour public service
drama, educating young girls about the issue of date rape, and she has
developed and produced projects for Warner Bros., Global Media, Burns
Media, Fuse TV, The School of Rock, HUDSON MUSIC/MODERN DRUMMER
MAGAZINE, and John Hill Music, among others; and
WHEREAS, Through her books, workshops, and website, Taryn Grimes-Her-
bert is committed to using her creative dramatics experience to help
children develop the social skills, compassion, and empathy necessary to
thrive in any situation; and
WHEREAS, Today, Taryn Grimes-Herbert serves on the Round Hill Anti-
Bullying Committee, and volunteers for both Round Hill Elementary School
and Washingtonville Middle School; she is also the Executive Director of
Development for UnXpected Development, LLC.; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, T. Sean Herbert,
and their two children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her
life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Taryn Grimes-Herbert has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her
unwavering service to her community and profession; 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 Taryn Grimes-Herbert upon the occasion of her designation as the
2010 Woman of Achievement in the Arts 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 Taryn Grimes-Herbert.