LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Dutchess County
upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Fundamental Principle Award from
the American Red Cross of Dutchess County on March 18, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize 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 Rotary Clubs of Dutchess County upon the occasion of receiving the
2010 Fundamental Principle Award from the American Red Cross of Dutchess
County; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by
volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps
people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the American Red Cross of Dutchess County honors
those organizations and individuals who embody the fundamental spirit
and principles of the Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Clubs of Dutchess County will be recognized by the
American Red Cross of Dutchess County at its 100th Anniversary Red Tie
Event to be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at The Grandview, Pough-
keepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their distinguished histories, the Rotary Clubs of
Dutchess County have dedicated themselves to the community and through
their efforts they have greatly improved the quality of life for count-
less individuals; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International, the world's first service organization
is made up of over 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries, with 16 of
these in Dutchess County; with the motto, "Service Above Self," the
Rotary serves locally, nationally as well as internationally; and
WHEREAS, A major project undertaken by its 1.2 million members world-
wide is the PolioPlus Program, providing funding for mass immunization
campaigns and social mobilization support, surveillance, and laborato-
ries to carry out the final stages of global polio eradication; and
WHEREAS, Working with organizations such as the World Health Organiza-
tion, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Rotarians will have raised a significant amount of funds and volunteered
hundreds of thousands of hours by the time polio is eliminated; and
WHEREAS, Collectively, their efforts have vaccinated two billion chil-
dren under age five, prevented 500,000 cases of polio each year, and
aided in the decrease in number of polio cases by 99% worldwide; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Rotary Clubs of Dutchess County, for their unwavering
commitment to the citizens of the region, as they provide an uncompro-
mising 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 Rotary Clubs of Dutchess County upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the 2010 Fundamental Principle Award from the American Red Cross of
Dutchess County on March 18, 2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Rotary Clubs of Dutchess County.