LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Diane Dinsmore upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Effective Leadership Award for Women in
Business on June 17, 2010

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Diane Dinsmore has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Diane Dinsmore
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Effective Lead-
ership Award for Women in Business by the Grand Island Chapter of New
York State Women, Inc. at its Annual Awards and Installation Dinner to
be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Buffalo Launch Club, Grand
Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award, given by Advanced Cancer Theranost,
Inc. honors and acknowledges a woman who has provided outstanding
contributions and support to women in the execution of developing
professional skills and to take more responsibility for their behavior
and performance as to be more effective in personal and professional
settings exuding personal excellence and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Diane Dinsmore carries out this process by applying her own
leadership attributes, such as beliefs, values, ethics, character, know-
ledge, and skills; she provides women with successful career transitions
through professional development training, leadership opportunities,
peer mentoring, networking opportunities and career advancement; and
WHEREAS, Diane Dinsmore has provided the tools and resources to help
women make the transition from "ordinary" to the "extraordinary"
successful; she personifies the motto of the New York State Women and
Advanced Cancer Theranost, Inc., in promoting equity for working women
through education, information, research, and through her own personal
attributes such as strength, energy, spirit, courage, fortitude and
through her professional effective leadership in L.D.C. Construction Co.
that she and her former husband formed in 1973, and continues to serve;
albeit, she continues to work with LDC; she also formed Diversified
Management Services, which provides accounting, tax preparation and
insurance consulting services; and
WHEREAS, Diane Dinsmore is a proud member of the Grand Island Chapter
of New York State Women for the past three years serving as its vice-
president and co-chairman of the Health Informational Series in which
she helped raise funds for the GI Chapter scholarship Fund; she will now
serve as Co-President of the GI Chapter, 2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, Diane Dinsmore served on the Board of the Grand Island Cham-
ber of Commerce from 1996 through 2002 in the capacity of Chamber Secre-
tary for one year, and as Treasurer for five years; during her tenure,
she was instrumental in obtaining officers and directors for board
coverage and started "Island Happenings" which is now one of the cham-
ber's major fund raisers; and
WHEREAS, Diane Dinsmore's services to the community include serving as
the accountant for the GI Rod and Gun Club; and as Executive Associate
Director of the PROI Foundation which raises funds to support cancer
research, provides scholarships to women entering the medical field and
provides coverage for patients who cannot afford to have cancer testing
performed; and

WHEREAS, Diane Dinsmore has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Diane Dinsmore has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, A 50 year resident of Grand Island, New York, Diane Dinsmore
is the proud mother of four children, Lisa, Debbie, Jeff and Greg, and
the loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
with one on the way, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her
life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Diane Dinsmore has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Diane Dinsmore upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Effective Leadership Award for Women in Business on June 17,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diane Dinsmore.