LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kimberly Switts upon the occasion
of receiving the New Volunteer Achievement Award from the American Red
Cross of Northeastern New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community;
and
WHEREAS, Kimberly Switts will be honored with the New Volunteer
Achievement Award from the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York
during its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner to be held at
the Century House in Latham on June 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is bestowed upon a new Chapter volun-
teer with less than two years of service who makes a notable contrib-
ution to the Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, Kim was nominated for this honor by Skip Zimmerman, Sheelah
Aplasca, and Kelsey Kohler; and
WHEREAS, She has worked hard to establish and support student Red
Cross clubs, which has resulted in successful and growing clubs at Siena
College, RPI, Union College, and Albany Academy; she is currently work-
ing with the University at Albany, Bryant and Stratton, Sage Colleges,
and the College of St. Rose; and
WHEREAS, Kim is also looking to the future and evaluating junior
members of clubs for future leadership potential; and
WHEREAS, She has been an invaluable resource to the Red Cross through
her dedication to youth programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Kimberly Switts upon the occasion of receiving the New
Volunteer Achievement Award from the American Red Cross of Northeastern
New York, and to thank her for her valuable contributions to the commu-
nity; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kimberly Switts.