LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Community Foundation of Orange and
Sullivan upon the occasion of its 10th Anniversary Celebration on April
29, 2010 and applauding the honorees of the evening

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 individuals and
organizations which 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 commend
the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan upon the occasion of its
10th Anniversary Celebration, to be held at Anthony's Pier 9 in New
Windsor, New York on Thursday, April 29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, On this festive and auspicious occasion, as the Community
Foundation celebrates ten years of commitment and accomplishment, it
will honor and publicly recognize Alan and Sandra Gerry, The Gerry Foun-
dation and Sullivan Renaissance; and
WHEREAS, The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan facilitates
and manages endowment funds which grow and benefit the community forev-
er; it is a public charity unlike any other in the region; and
WHEREAS, Created by and for the people of Orange County, it serves the
county and beyond and, since 2006 as Community Foundation of Orange and
Sullivan, it reflects its expanded philanthropic services in Sullivan
County as well; it exists not to support a single organization, but to
address the broadest range of charitable issues by building an endowment
that serves as a perpetual source of community capital; and
WHEREAS, It connects people who care with causes that matter and
serves people of all means; the Community Foundation of Orange and
Sullivan represents an effective and innovative giving vehicle, one that
combines maximum tax savings with maximum flexibility and the opportu-
nity to make a difference in and around Orange and Sullivan Counties;
and
WHEREAS, To other charitable organizations, the Community Foundation
of Orange and Sullivan represents the source of grants whose sole
purpose is to improve the quality of life in the community; and
WHEREAS, Perhaps most important of all, the Community Foundation of
Orange and Sullivan is the link between donors and other charitable
organizations, and between donors and those students who receive grants
from scholarship funds which are established through the Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Community foundations are the fastest growing form of philan-
thropy; through the vision of its founders, the Community Foundation of
Orange and Sullivan has helped thoughtful minded individuals, families,
businesses and organizations create 90 charitable funds, helping them
fulfill their charitable dreams and, in turn, providing well over a
million dollars in grants and scholarships and several million dollars
in pass-through grants to worthy community nonprofit initiatives; and
WHEREAS, From modest beginnings, significant growth has occurred,
clearly demonstrating the community's commitment to the Community Foun-
dation of Orange and Sullivan's purpose and mission; 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 Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan upon the occa-

sion of its 10th Anniversary Celebration on April 29, 2010 and to
applaud the honorees of the evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan and to the
honorees of the evening, Alan and Sandra Gerry, The Gerry Foundation and
Sullivan Renaissance.