LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Jolly upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the 2009 Caritas Award from the Catholic Charities Community
Services of Orange County on March 24, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David Jolly upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Caritas Award from
the Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County at its 3rd
Annual Celebration of Charity to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at
Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, David Jolly serves as an
extraordinary example of one who demonstrates a deep respect for the
dignity of every individual by serving the basic needs of the most
vulnerable in our midst and by significantly contributing to the build-
ing of a compassionate and just society; and
WHEREAS, Instilled with a strong desire to help others, David Jolly
began his professional career as a secondary education teacher for the
New York City Public Schools; following that experience, he began his
tenure with Youth Advocate Programs as a mentor for at-risk children in
the community and eventually launched the County's first Homebuilders
Program; the Homebuilders Program was designed to work with families in
crisis and in need of intensive hands-on services to strengthen their
ability to remain together as a family; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, David Jolly has worked
throughout Orange County with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. as Regional
Director and then as Vice President, providing preventive services to
families and children at-risk of placement through the Family Court
System; during his tenure, his role shifted to include initiatives
throughout the State addressing Welfare Reform; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, David Jolly accepted a position as Deputy Commis-
sioner of Social Services in Orange County and was promoted to the posi-
tion of Commissioner of Social Services in July of 2005; and
WHEREAS, Since 2003, David Jolly has focused on developing efficien-
cies and improving access within the Department of Social Services; in
2005, the Department launched a series of initiatives in Medical Trans-
portation, services for the homeless and youth services that offered
enhanced access to consumers and resulted in improved efficiencies in
the delivery of services to residents of the County; and
WHEREAS, Under the diligent leadership of David Jolly, the Department
continues to address the needs of Orange County's most vulnerable popu-
lation by developing a strength-based approach to human service deliv-
ery; and
WHEREAS, David Jolly holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the
State University at Albany and is a graduate of Dominican College in
Rockland County; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by David
Jolly over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David Jolly upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Caritas Award
from the Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Jolly.