LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Hudson
Valley Special Olympics Spring Games held at the United States Military
Academy in West Point, New York on April 25, 2009

WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations devoted to improving the quality
of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-
worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 25th Anniversary of the Hudson Valley Special Olympics Spring
Games held at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York
on April 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, One of the highlights of the Hudson Valley Special Olympics
athletes competitive season, the Spring Games at the United States Mili-
tary Academy is something that they look forward to all year; and
WHEREAS, This year, nearly 500 athletes from around the region are
expected to participate and there will be more than 400 enthusiastic
coaches and fans there to root them on; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Orange County leg of the Law Enforcement
Torch will coincide with the Hudson Valley Special Olympics Spring Games
at the United States Military Academy; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Hudson Valley Special Olympics at
the United States Military Academy is in direct correlation to the
efforts of the many individuals who have supported its development over
the last 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff and volun-
teers of the Hudson Valley Special Olympics whose involvement is and has
always been characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all of their
efforts on behalf of the organizations and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest
commendation to the Hudson Valley Special Olympics; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Hudson Valley Special Olympics
Spring Games held at the United States Military Academy in West Point,
New York on April 25, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Hudson Valley Special Olympics.