LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending IBM 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 sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York, which distinguish themselves
through outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and
enduring commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
IBM 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, IBM 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, Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, IBM has dedicated
itself to the community and through its efforts it has greatly improved
the quality of life for countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, IBM has initiated many global education programs such as
Tryscience, the IBM KidSmart Early Learning Program, IBM MentorPlace and
Reinventing Education, which helps to ensure best practices on the
global level are localized; and
WHEREAS, In addition, On Demand Community, a global volunteer initi-
ative, continues IBM's commitment to advancing achievement in schools,
closing the digital divide and improving business strategies and
outcomes for not-for-profits through technology; and
WHEREAS, IBM also manages a Community Grants program, providing grant
awards to schools and not-for-profit organizations where employees and
retirees volunteer; if the volunteer qualifies, IBM provides increased
levels of technology or awards to the school or non-profit organization;
and
WHEREAS, In the past six years, over 147,000 IBM employees and reti-
rees have logged over 9.7 million hours of volunteer time; in the Mid-
Hudson Valley, over 3,200 employees and retirees have contributed more
than 460,000 hours; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize IBM, for its unwavering commitment to the citizens of the
region, 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 businesses
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 IBM upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Fundamental Princi-
ple Award from the American Red Cross of Dutchess County on March 18,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to IBM.