LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Michael J. Keenan upon the occa-
sion of his designation as the recipient of the James W. Sanderson Memo-
rial Award for Leadership by the New York Association for Homes and
Services for the Aging

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Michael J. Keenan upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of the James W. Sanderson Memorial Award for Leadership by the
New York Association for Homes and Services for the Aging; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1961, the New York Association for Homes and
Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) represents nearly 600 not-for-profit and
public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior hous-
ing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities,
assisted living and community service providers; and
WHEREAS, Annually, NYAHSA presents the James W. Sanderson Memorial
Award for Leadership to a New York State resident devoted to the field
of long term care; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Keenan is the President and Chief Executive Offi-
cer of Good Shepherd Communities; he has over 25 years of long term care
experience and is responsible for strategic planning, fiscal performance
and quality assurance at Good Shepherd Fairview Home, Good Shepherd
Village at Endwell and Good Shepherd Communities Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Under Michael J. Keenan's leadership, on October 16, 2009,
the Good Shepherd Village at Endwell opened as the first of its kind,
fee-for-service continuing care retirement community in New York; this
facility consists of 74 cottages, 80 apartments, a community center with
a fitness facility, multiple dining locations, an indoor swimming pool
and many other social and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Good Shepherd Village at Endwell employs
approximately 150 people and provides invaluable economic benefits to
the community; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at Good Shepherd Communities, Michael J.
Keenan has brought life to the concept of Good Shepherd Village at
Endwell and renovated and created new levels of care and services at
Good Shepherd Fairview Home; he is committed to developing programs and
services to meet the needs of seniors in the community; and
WHEREAS, The holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Management from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Michael
J. Keenan also earned a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Adminis-
tration from the New School for Social Research in New York City; and
WHEREAS, A member of the American College of Healthcare Administrators
where he served as membership chairman, Michael J. Keenan is also a
member of the New York Association of Long Term Care Administrators and
served on the Retirement and Housing Subcommittee for the New York Asso-
ciation of Homes and Services for the Aging; he is the past President of
the Southern Tier Long Term Care Administrators and was previously Pres-
ident of the Southern Tier Alzheimer's Association; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Michael J. Keenan has

stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Michael J. Keenan has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Michael J. Keenan upon the occasion of his designation as
the recipient of the James W. Sanderson Memorial Award for Leadership by
the New York Association for Homes and Services for the Aging; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael J. Keenan, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Good Shepherd Communities.