LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Boys & Girls Club of Kingston, New
York, upon the occasion of receiving the Making A Difference Award from
Always There on September 24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who devote themselves 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 commend
the Boys & Girls Club of Kingston, New York, upon the occasion of
receiving the Making A Difference Award from Always There at its Third
Annual "An Evening in Tuscany" Gala to be held on Friday, September 24,
2010, at the Lazy Swan Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, Always There is a not-for-profit organization that provides
skilled in-home health services, compassionate personal care and adult
day programs within the Mid-Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Always There's Making A Difference Award was created for the
express purpose of acknowledging local unsung heroes who have donated
their energies and resources, often for many years, without thought of
award or recognition; and
WHEREAS, This annual award acknowledges those individuals and organ-
izations who have demonstrated excellence, volunteerism, or exceptional
dedication to the missions and programs of Always There; and
WHEREAS, In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own
recreation and companionship in the streets; an increasing number of
children are at home with no adult care or supervision; young people
need to know that someone cares about them; the Boys & Girls Club of
Kingston strives to offer that and more; and
WHEREAS, The programs and services offered by the Boys & Girls Club of
Kingston promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by
instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence;
and
WHEREAS, The members of the Boys & Girls Club of Kingston spend count-
less hours helping the seniors who participate in the Always There Adult
Day Program; they play Wii fitness, and also enjoy doing crafts, dancing
and other projects; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Boys & Girls Club of Kingston, for its unwavering commit-
ment to the citizens of the Mid-Hudson Valley, as it provides an uncom-
promising standard of excellence in the delivery of superlative communi-
ty service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Boys & Girls Club of Kingston, New York, upon the occasion
of receiving the Making A Difference Award from Always There; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Boys & Girls Club of Kingston, New York.