LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Walden
Senior Dining Program

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of and valuable
asset to the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations in the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 35th Anniversary of the Walden Senior Dining Program; and
WHEREAS, Operated and funded by the Orange County Office for the
Aging, the Walden Senior Dining Program provides nutritious meals to
eligible people aged 60 or over; and
WHEREAS, Monday through Friday, seniors gather at the United Methodist
Church in Walden, New York, to be served a nutritious noontime meal
while enjoying social, health and educational programs, as well as
nutrition education and counseling with a registered dietician; and
WHEREAS, In addition, nutritious noontime meals are distributed to
elderly residents in the region, with nutrition education and counseling
with a registered dietician provided as needed; arrangements may be made
for weekend service and limited diet modifications; and
WHEREAS, This significant milestone is an excellent opportunity to
recognize the special contributions of the Walden Senior Dining Program
and the dedicated individuals who strive to better the quality of life
for senior citizens in the community; 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
commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Walden Senior Dining Program,
fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling success it
has enjoyed thus far; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Walden Senior Dining Program.