LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers'
Club upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by the
Hospital's Foundation

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 those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Northern
Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club upon the occasion of its designation for
special recognition by the Hospital's Foundation; this auspicious occa-
sion will be celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at a Starlight Ball
to be held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club was originally
inspired by Beatrice Cozine, the Administrator of Northern Dutchess
Hospital from 1923 to 1966, as a way to get more young women involved
with the Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Since its creation in 1953, the Northern Dutchess Hospital
Mothers' Club has remained true to its mission of providing important
funding to enhance services for mothers, women and children; the
recruitment efforts of the Club have been remarkably successful and have
continued to attract bright, creative, energetic and dynamic women; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club serve
as true ambassadors, encouraging collaboration from local merchants and
involvement from friends and neighbors; the dedication of Club members
has resulted in extraordinary support for Northern Dutchess Hospital;
and
WHEREAS, The Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club provides funding
for everything from baby blankets and rocking chairs to state-of-the-art
mammography technology and a specially-equipped pediatric emergency
treatment room; and
WHEREAS, The most visible tribute to the efforts of the Northern
Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club has been its role in bringing the
Neugarten Family Birth Center to fruition; the Center is celebrating its
25th anniversary in 2010; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Northern Dutchess Hospital
Mothers' Club; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club upon the occasion of
its designation for special recognition by the Hospital's Foundation;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers' Club.