LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andy Komonchak upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2010 Pinnacle of Leadership Award by
Leadership Orange

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 would 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 honor Andy
Komonchak upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2010
Pinnacle of Leadership Award by Leadership Orange, to be celebrated on
Monday, September 27, 2010, at the Thayer Hotel at West Point; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Orange will honor Andrew Komonchak with the 2010
Pinnacle of Leadership Award; Mr. Komonchak, is a graduate of the Lead-
ership Orange Class of 2007; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Orange is the county's premier leadership training
program; each year, a group of Orange County individuals with a variety
of backgrounds are selected to take part in a 10-month leadership train-
ing program where class participants receive training on topics impor-
tant to Orange County residents and businesses, including education,
health and human services, communications, government and politics, the
environment, culture and recreation, economic development, leadership
development, and the judicial system; since its inception in 1993, over
500 people have graduated from the Leadership Orange program; and
WHEREAS, This is the sixth year that Leadership Orange has presented
the Pinnacle of Leadership Award to a Leadership Orange graduate who
demonstrates the principles of leadership through their actions and
adherence to the highest ethics within the community; Mr. Komonchak owns
ARK Graphics, a marketing consulting firm based in Bloomingburg, New
York; his company primarily focuses on serving non-profit organizations
and private sector companies in the region; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Komonchak has been a proactive member of the Orange
County community for a number of years; he serves on the Board of the
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, the Orange County Arts Council, and
Leadership Orange; he also serves as the Chairman of the Orange County
Citizens Foundation's Public Relations Committee; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Komonchak recently organized an event in honor of the
nation's Purple Heart Medal recipients; at the event, a small group of
individuals who initiated the Purple Heart Hall of Honor were also
honored and the Hall of Honor kicked off its new capital campaign to
construct a much-needed addition to its facility; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Komonchak continues to demonstrate vision, leadership,
and commitment that exemplify the best of Orange County and the Leader-
ship Orange program; he has displayed selfless dedication to the
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and has provided his talents and
services to numerous local agencies; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Andy Komonchak upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2010 Pinnacle of Leadership Award by Leadership Orange; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. Andrew Komonchak.