LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Berman Field Foundation 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 Berman Field Foundation upon the occasion of its designation for
special recognition by the Orange County Land Trust at its Annual Bene-
fit Dinner to be held on Friday, June 4, 2010, at the Falkirk Estate and
Country Club, Central Valley, New York; and
WHEREAS, This 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 Berman
Field Foundation in recognition of its unwavering commitment to the
protection of the county's natural areas, working farmland, and water
resources; and
WHEREAS, The Berman Field Foundation was established in 2005 to
support and promote causes primarily in the areas of health care, pover-
ty, the environment, human rights, child welfare and the arts; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Jenna and Andrew Field of
Warwick, New York, The Berman Field Foundation has regularly contributed
to the needs of the Orange County Land Trust; its efforts have helped to
support land preservation initiatives and programs, as well as increase
the capacity of the Orange County Land Trust to protect important
natural and working lands; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize The Berman Field Foundation, for its unwavering commitment to
the citizens of Orange County, as it provides an uncompromising 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 Berman Field Foundation, 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 Berman Field 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 Berman Field Foundation.