LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Greystone 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 Greystone 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, 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 Grey-
stone Foundation in recognition of its unwavering commitment to the
protection of the county's natural areas, working farmland, and water
resources; and
WHEREAS, The Greystone Foundation was initially founded in 1948 by
Hazel Brooks to establish a fitting memorial for her late husband, Paul
A. Brooks; it is operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scien-
tific, literary, and educational purposes; and
WHEREAS, Today, under the able leadership of Mary F. Graetzer of Tuxe-
do Park, New York, The Greystone Foundation has helped fund land
protection programs and projects throughout Orange County, as well as
contribute greatly to the ongoing operations and capacity of the Orange
County Land Trust; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize The Greystone 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 Greystone 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 Greystone 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 Greystone Foundation.