LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Deirdre Glenn upon the occasion of her
retirement after 10 years of distinguished service as Executive Director
of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Deirdre Glenn upon the occasion of her retirement after 10 years of
distinguished service as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of
Greater Newburgh; she will officially retire on October 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A native of the City of Newburgh, New York, Deirdre Glenn
returned to her beloved hometown after successful career endeavors in
archaeology in Ireland, management at the University of Pittsburgh and
in the Irish-American Cultural Institute in Dublin and New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past decade, Deirdre Glenn rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, In just this short time, this exceptional leader embraced and
directed Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh in striving to elimi-
nate substandard housing within the City; and
WHEREAS, She effectively guided the organization as it grew from a
capacity of building two houses per year to a current capacity of seven
to eight houses per year and expectations of building new homes at a
rate of 10 houses per year in a good economy; and
WHEREAS, Within the City of Newburgh alone, there are approximately
1,800 families in need of safe, affordable housing; Habitat for Humanity
of Greater Newburgh has already completed 43 homes for deserving partner
families and has 12 new projects underway; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous guidance and direction of Deirdre Glenn,
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh has become the second most
active affiliate throughout the Hudson Valley and a leader in New York
State; and
WHEREAS, Deirdre Glenn's focus and determination has kept Habitat for
Humanity of Greater Newburgh on task in establishing its strategic
plans, securing the key staff, including permanent key officers, Vista
Volunteers and local volunteers, while leading it to fulfill its
mission; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Executive Director, Deirdre Glenn served
with loyalty, honor and distinction; she was governed by a keen sense of
duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Deirdre Glenn is the proud mother of two sons, John Carlos
Lantis, who is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at St. Luke's/Roosevelt
Hospital in New York, and Colin de Paor, who is currently working in
economic development in Brooklyn, both of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Deirdre Glenn upon the occasion of her retirement after 10 years
of distinguished service as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity
of Greater Newburgh; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deirdre Glenn.