LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Margaret P. Kennedy upon the occa-
sion of her designation as a recipient of the 2010 Athena Award

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, Margaret Kennedy 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 Dr. Margaret
P. Kennedy upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient of the
2010 Athena Award, to be celebrated on Thursday, September 9, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1982, the ATHENA award is given annually to
women in communities around the United States to recognize leaders who
demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or
profession, while assisting women to reach their full leadership poten-
tial; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Margaret Kennedy is a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the
Jesuit Honor Society, as well as the American Psychological Association,
the New York State Psychological Association, the National Association
of School Psychologists and the Genesee Valley Psychological Associ-
ation; her specialties are Child and Adolescent Psychology Family Treat-
ment; she is a New York Licensed Psychologist and Certified School
Psychologist; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Dr. Margaret Kennedy has been called
upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Margaret Kennedy has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, James, and their
two sons, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Margaret Kennedy has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Margaret P. Kennedy upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2010 Athena Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Margaret P. Kennedy.