LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Winnie Thorn upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Columbia-Greene Hospital
Foundation on February 5, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Winnie Thorn upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by the Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation at its Annual Snow Ball
to held on Friday, February 5, 2010, at Anthony's Banquet Hall, Leeds,
New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Winnie Thorn has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in her unwavering service to her community and consequently
has been designated for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Winnie Thorn's volunteer commitments date back as far as one
can remember; she has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless endeavors on behalf of Columbia Memorial Hospital
and Kaaterskill Care and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her leadership roles at Columbia Memorial
Hospital and Kaaterskill Care, Winnie Thorn has dedicated countless
hours as a hospital volunteer and past Vice President of the Columbia
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; she is also deeply committed to her work
for the American Cancer Society, having chaired numerous national,
regional, and local committees; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Winnie Thorn has devoted her time and talents to a
number of local civic and arts organizations; she is the past President
of the Friends of Olana, and has contributed significantly to the Colum-
bia County Council on the Arts, the Hudson Junior Service League,
Jaycees, and the Boys' Club Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Winnie Thorn is involved with Columbia-Greene
Community Hospice and is a member of the Fund for Columbia County
Committee at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation; and
WHEREAS, For her inspired leadership, Winnie Thorn has been the recip-
ient of several prestigious American Cancer Society awards, including
the Mary Holland Award for outstanding Crusade volunteer, Volunteer of
the Decade in the New York State Division, the National Volunteer Lead-
ership Award, and the St. George Medal - the ACS's highest national
honor for volunteer service; additionally, she has been the recipient of
countless local and regional distinguished service awards in recognition
of her many years of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Winnie
Thorn over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Winnie Thorn upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation on February 5,
2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Winnie Thorn.