LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ruth and John Smith upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
from The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Ruth and John Smith have given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ruth and John
Smith upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Life-
time Achievement Award from The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health
Center, Inc., to be celebrated at its 11th Annual Pillars of the Commu-
nity Awards Gala at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York, on Satur-
day, November 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award is being bestowed upon Ruth and John
Smith who represent generations of family commitment to their communi-
ty's health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, Ruth and John Smith have been called upon to contribute their
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have
always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ruth and John Smith have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Native Orange County residents, Ruth and John Smith have
spent a lifetime giving back to the community they love so much; they
have prospered through a local family business and have raised a beauti-
ful family who today, continue in their footsteps; and
WHEREAS, Quietly touching the lives of so many, countless people have
been enriched by the compassion and selflessness of these two outstand-
ing individuals; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Ruth and John Smith have displayed
throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ruth and John Smith upon the occasion of their designation as
recipients of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Greater
Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ruth and John Smith.