LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Pfizer Corporation upon the occasion
of its designation as recipient of the 2010 Corporate Leadership Award
by People to People Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business organ-
izations and individuals that generously contribute to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Pfizer Corporation upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the 2010 Corporate Leadership Award by People to People Inc.; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the organization's Rockland
Down at the Shore Celebration, to be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at
the Hilton Pearl River in Pearl River, New York; and
WHEREAS, Operating with the outstanding management and administration
of its Executive Director, Diane Serratore, People to People Inc. works
to help an ever-increasing number of struggling Rocklanders through
difficult times with dignity by providing food, clothing, school
supplies, refurbished computers and other support; it is a non-profit
organization that serves as the county's largest food pantry; and
WHEREAS, The Pfizer Corporation has been a steadfast supporter and
benefactor to People to People for many years; and
WHEREAS, The Pfizer Corporation has redesigned the People to People
logo and its website, and is working with the organization to reorganize
its pantry space; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Pfizer donated a van to People to People to
assist with food pickups and provides much needed grant funds to support
the People to People pantry; and
WHEREAS, Despite the announced significant corporate changes at Pfizer
Corporation that will take place over the next four years, its employees
have made a commitment to continue to provide assistance to People to
People with its critical mission to support an ever-increasing number of
struggling Rockland County families; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Pfizer Corpo-
ration; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Pfizer Corporation upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2010 Corporate Leadership Award by People to People
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Pfizer Corporation.