LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John R. Fracasse upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Linda Saland Community Leadership
Award by the Alzheimer's Association on April 9, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
R. Fracasse upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Linda Saland Community Leadership Award by the Hudson Valley, Rockland,
Westchester, New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to be cele-
brated at its 14th Annual A Night of Wine & Roses Gala on Saturday.
April 9, 2011, at The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie, New York;
and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader and Alzheimer's champion, John R.
Fracasse has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary
intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his
community; and
WHEREAS, Born in New Paltz, New York, John R. Fracasse is a lifelong
resident of the Hudson Valley and takes great pride in his community; he
currently resides in Gardiner where he can often be seen volunteering
and attending community fundraising events; and
WHEREAS, John R. Fracasse earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Management from the State University of New York at Platts-
burgh; today he serves as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager
for Orange County Trust in Vails Gate; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, John R. Fracasse participated in Leadership Dutch-
ess; from there he began his career as a volunteer for the Alzheimer's
Association, Hudson Valley, Rockland, Westchester, New York Chapter; 15
years later, he is a member of the Night of Wine and Roses Planning
Committee and has been an integral part of this event; and
WHEREAS, In addition to volunteering on the Night of Wine & Roses
Planning Committee, John R. Fracasse serves as Treasurer of the New
Windsor-Cornwall Rotary Club; he is also an acting Member of the New
Paltz Central School Foundation Board and serves on the Finance Commit-
tee for Independent Living in Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Kelly, and their son,
Landon, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, John R. Fracasse has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
honor John R. Fracasse upon the occasion of receiving the Linda Saland
Community Leadership Award from the Alzheimer's Association on April 9,
2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John R. Fracasse.