LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Harold and Carol Levine Memorial
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 Harold and Carol Levine Memorial 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 Harold
and Carol Levine Memorial Fund in recognition of its unwavering commit-
ment to the protection of the county's natural areas, working farmland,
and water resources; and
WHEREAS, This fund was established in 2007 thanks to a generous
bequest from the estate of Harold Levine, son of Jacques and Florence
Levine; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Orange County, Harold and his wife, Carol,
established this fund to ensure that the beautiful lands of Orange Coun-
ty were preserved for future generations to enjoy; today, the Fund is
managed by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan and supports
the operations of the Orange County Land Trust; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize The Harold and Carol Levine Memorial Fund, 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 Harold and Carol Levine Memori-
al 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 Harold and Carol Levine Memorial Fund 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 Harold and Carol Levine Memorial Fund.