LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Camille Failla Murphy upon the occasion
of her induction into the Westchester County Women's Hall of Fame

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, Camille Failla Murphy 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 Camille Failla
Murphy upon the occasion of her induction into the Westchester County
Women's Hall of Fame to be celebrated at its 27th Annual Awards Luncheon
on Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Hilton at Rye Town, Rye Brook, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The Women's Hall of Fame and Scholarship Awards Program was
established as a tribute to Westchester women who have generously
contributed their energy and abilities to the advancement of women in
Westchester County; each year a woman is selected for induction into the
Women's Hall of Fame for her outstanding contributions to her field; and
WHEREAS, This year's inductee, Camille Failla Murphy is a national
leader in the movement to improve the status of women; she has spent the
last 30 years serving as the Executive Director of the Westchester Coun-
ty Office for Women; and
WHEREAS, Having earned a bachelors degree from the College of Mount
St. Vincent and a masters degree from Fordham University School of
Social Work, Camille Failla Murphy has served in many capacities
throughout her illustrious career; and
WHEREAS, From 1993-1998, Camille Failla Murphy worked tirelessly to
help improve the status of women as President of the National Associ-
ation of Commissions for Women; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her present role as Director of the Westches-
ter County Office for Women, Camille Failla Murphy is Founder and Direc-
tor of the Women's Research and Education Fund, providing training and
education programs for women and families in Westchester County; and
WHEREAS, Since embarking upon her profession, Camille Failla Murphy
has been the recipient of many awards and accolades including the 2009
Community Service Award from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, the
2008 Spirit of a Woman Champion Award, and the 2003 Academy of Women
Achievers of the YWCA of New York City, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, As a member of numerous committees and organizations, Camille
Failla Murphy has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to
countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Camille Failla Murphy has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Camille Failla Murphy has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
honor Camille Failla Murphy upon the occasion of her induction into the
Westchester County Women's Hall of Fame; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Camille Failla Murphy.