LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Jacques and Florence Levine Chari-
table Fund 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 Jacques and Florence Levine Charitable Fund upon the occasion of its
designation 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 Jacques
and Florence Levine Charitable Fund in recognition of its unwavering
commitment to the protection of the county's natural areas, working
farmland, and water resources; and
WHEREAS, Jacques Levine established the Jacques and Florence Levine
Charitable Fund in honor and in memory of his late wife Florence; its
mission is to preserve the lands of Orange County and advocate for open
space and managed growth and development within the local communities;
and
WHEREAS, Managed by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan,
the Jacques and Florence Levine Charitable Fund greatly supports the
operations of the Orange County Land Trust; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Jacques and Florence Levine Charitable Fund, 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 Jacques and Florence Levine
Charitable Fund, 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 Jacques and Florence Levine Charitable Fund upon the occa-
sion 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 Jacques and Florence Levine Charitable Fund.