LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Richard and Rebecca Evans Founda-
tion upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Land Trust on June 4, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent is to promote environmental conservation and protection as well
as to encourage the appreciation and understanding of the environment as
a whole; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Richard and Rebecca Evans Foundation upon the occasion of its desig-
nation for special recognition by the Orange County Land Trust at its
Annual Benefit Dinner to be held on Friday, June 4, 2010, at the Falkirk
Estate and Country Club, Central Valley, New York; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this most illustrious event is "Giving
Back....and Looking Forward--A Celebration of 18 years Protecting Orange
County's Rural and Agricultural Heritage"; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Orange County Land Trust honors individuals or
organizations that have continuously displayed an unparalleled commit-
ment to the preservation and conservation of land in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Orange County Land Trust selected The Richard
and Rebecca Evans Foundation in recognition of its unwavering commitment
to the protection of the county's natural areas, working farmland, and
water resources; and
WHEREAS, The Richard and Rebecca Evans Foundation was established in
the mid-1950s, the resulting foundation had a wide scope, encompassing
charitable, religious, scientific, literary and educational efforts; and
WHEREAS, Today, under the able leadership of Nancy and Dr. James Hays
of Tuxedo Park, New York, The Richard and Rebecca Evans Foundation has
been expanded to include historic preservation, land conservation and
environmental causes; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize The Richard and Rebecca Evans Foundation, for its unwavering
commitment to the citizens of Orange County, as it provides an uncompro-
mising standard of excellence in the delivery of superlative community
service; and
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon all citizens to recognize and applaud
the efforts of organizations such as The Richard and Rebecca Evans Foun-
dation, which has worked tirelessly on behalf of protecting our natural
surroundings for the benefit of present and future generations of New
Yorkers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Richard and Rebecca Evans Foundation upon the occasion of
its designation for special recognition by the Orange County Land Trust
on June 4, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Richard and Rebecca Evans Foundation.