LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Junior League of Kingston, New
York, Inc. 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 Junior League of Kingston, New York, Inc. 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, The Junior League of Kingston is part of an international
organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing
the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective
action and leadership of trained volunteers; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League of Kingston (JLK), an all-volunteer, non-
profit women's organization, has been making a difference in the Mid-
Hudson region since 1922; it is part of a larger organization, the Asso-
ciation of Junior Leagues International which includes over 295 Leagues
throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, England and Europe,
consisting of approximately 200,000 women, all striving for positive
change in their communities; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League of Kingston identifies, creates and partic-
ipates in projects that match needs of the community with its members'
skills and interests; it often collaborates with other organizations,
such as the YWCA and the Parenting Room project, and one of its biggest
projects was with the Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, "Building a
Home for the Millennium"; and
WHEREAS, This past year, the Junior League of Kingston collaborated,
once again, with Forsyth Nature Center to add a greenhouse, gazebo,
picnic area, staging area and tortoise house; in addition, many of the
ventures started by the JLK, such as CASA, have been adopted by
libraries and other community service organizations; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League of Kingston's volunteer training emphasizes
the development of leadership skills for women; training is the hallmark
of Junior Leagues around the world, establishing Leagues as a source of
effective and knowledgeable volunteers who can address the needs of the
community and allowing JLK to more effectively reach out to local chil-
dren and families; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Junior League of Kingston for its unwavering commitment to
the citizens of the Mid-Hudson Valley, as it provides an uncompromising

standard of excellence in the delivery of superlative community 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 Junior League of Kingston, New York, Inc. 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 Junior League of Kingston, New York, Inc.