LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Orange County Chamber of Commerce
and its 2010 Award Winners, who will be recognized on October 21, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the commu-
nity 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 Orange County Chamber of Commerce and its 2010 Award Winners; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Chamber of Commerce will honor each award
winner at its annual meeting and awards reception to be held on Thurs-
day, October 21, 2010, at Catlin Gardens, Slate Hill, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Chamber of Commerce leads the way in creat-
ing and supporting an environment in which business will succeed and the
quality of life is enhanced; and
WHEREAS, With more than 2,000 members, the Orange County Chamber of
Commerce is the largest business and professional organization in the
Mid-Hudson region and one of the 10 largest in New York State; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce recognizes
outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations that have made
extraordinary contributions to both the Chamber and the community over
the past year; and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Orange County Chamber of Commerce Award winners are:

Large Size Business of the Year Collection Bureau/Hudson Valley Inc.
Medium Size Business of the Year Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Small Size Business of the Year A Sparkling View
Volunteer of the Year Sher Singh
Board Volunteer of the Year Ralph Martucci
Board Volunteer of the Year Sharon Warantz
Legacy Award Milt Ritter, Milton Ritter Insurance
Not-for-Profit Enterprise of the YeInspire
Commitment to Community Anthony's Pier 9
Green Business of the Year Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C.

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 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 Orange County Chamber of Commerce and its 2010 Award
Winners, who will be recognized on October 21, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and the aforementioned
honorees.