LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Roberta "Bobbie" Glinton upon the
occasion of her designation by the Orange County Citizens Foundation as
the recipient of its Ottaway Medal on May 6, 2010

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, Roberta "Bobbie" Glinton has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Roberta
"Bobbie" Glinton upon the occasion of her designation by the Orange
County Citizens Foundation as the recipient of the 2010 Ottaway Medal;
and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award will be presented at the Foundation's
Annual Dinner to be held at the Falkirk Estate and Country Club, former-
ly the Inn at Central Valley, in Central Valley, New York, on May 6,
2010; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Citizens Foundation is dedicated to creat-
ing an environment that improves the lives of Orange County residents;
through studies, policy-making, forums, educational seminars, exhibits
and other events, it encourages innovative land use and transportation
planning, recreational opportunities, water conservation, and preserva-
tion of the area's environmental and cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, The Ottaway Medal, named in honor of Ruth B. and James H.
Ottaway Sr., of Campbell Hall, in recognition of their support of many
Orange County worthy causes, is presented annually to an organization,
institution, or individual who has significantly contributed to the
quality of life in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Roberta Glinton truly exemplifies what the Orange County
Citizens Foundation strives to honor; through her initiative and volun-
teer efforts throughout the county she has positively affected the lives
of many Orange County residents; and
WHEREAS, A retired nurse who now owns and operates Hawk's Nest Realty
in Port Jervis, Roberta Glinton is, in addition, a devoted volunteer
focused on children, education, and services for the sick, elderly and
underserved; and
WHEREAS, She helped establish the first migrant worker's health clinic
in Orange County as well as the first Meals-on-Wheels program in the
area and the first medical services program at the Orange County Jail;
and
WHEREAS, Roberta Glinton has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless other civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, SUNY Orange, Bon Secours Hospital, the Port Jervis Housing
Authority, Project Teens, the American Cancer Society and the Port
Jervis Council for the Arts are among the many other programs, organiza-
tions and institutions which have benefited from Roberta Glinton's
involvement and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Roberta Glinton has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Port Jervis, Roberta Clinton and her husband are
the proud parents of five children and the loving grandparents of
several grandchildren, all of whom are proud to be part of her life and
rejoice in her many accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Roberta Glinton has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with and in tribute to her lifetime of commitment
and service to her community, a Citizens Foundation project will be
named in Roberta Glinton's honor in lieu of the preparation and
production of an Annual Dinner Commemorative Journal; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize and commend Roberta "Bobbie" Glinton upon the occasion of her
designation as the recipient of the Orange County Citizens Foundation's
2010 Ottaway Medal on May 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roberta Glinton.