LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program of Oneida County upon the occasion of their designation as
recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Contribution by an Organization Award
on Thursday, May 20, 2010

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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Oneida County upon the occasion
of their designation as recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Contribution
by an Organization Award; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Oneida County Office for the
Aging/Continuing Care and the Advisory/Long Term Care Council, this
event is being held at its Annual Luncheon on Thursday, May 20, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, The month of May across the United States is "Older Americans
Month"; this has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of older
people in America; the Oneida County Office for the Aging/Continuing
Care and the Advisory/Long Term Care Council is a strong proponent of
this cause; and
WHEREAS, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Oneida County
Director Kari Johnson and her organization have a mission to provide
volunteer opportunities for people age 55 and over with a myriad of
experience and interest from all economic, educational and social back-
grounds to serve on a regular basis in a variety of settings throughout
their communities; and
WHEREAS, RSVP volunteers provide services that utilize their own
talents and interests; they also present their communities with a rich
array of options for addressing the full spectrum of community needs;
and
WHEREAS, Active in Oneida County, RSVP was established in 1974 and
celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Currently, there are over 300 volunteers countywide support-
ing over 70 non-profit organizational stations and have specific
programs under RSVP's direction, including: RSVP Medical Transportation;
The Growing Strong/Osteo Program; Oneida County Citizen Corp.; The RSVP
Senior Theater and the Silvertones; RSVP Bright Students Bright Futures;
and RSVP Visiting Hearts; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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
congratulate the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Oneida County
upon the occasion of their designation as recipient of the 2010
Outstanding Contribution by an Organization Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kari Johnson, Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program of Oneida County.