LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Karen H. Hill upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Community Champion Award by the YWCA of
White Plains and Central Westchester

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Karen H. Hill upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Community Champion Award by the YWCA of White Plains and Central West-
chester; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the organiza-
tion's "In the Company of Women" event, to be held on Friday, May 6,
2011, at the Rye Town Hilton in Rye, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Harriet Tubman Home preserves the legacy of "The Moses of
Her People" in the place where Harriet Tubman lived and died in freedom;
the site is located on 26 acres of land in Auburn, New York, and is
owned and operated by the AME Zion Church and includes four buildings,
two of which were used by Harriet Tubman; and
WHEREAS, The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Harriet
Tubman Home, Karen H. Hill has worked diligently for years to preserve
the home and honor the legacy of this abolitionist and humanitarian; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her involvement in the community, Karen H.
Hill has had a long career in regional and national housing agencies,
including the Yonkers Fair Housing Implementation Office; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Karen H. Hill has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Karen H. Hill has displayed through-
out her life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Karen H. Hill upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Community Champion Award by the YWCA of White Plains and Central
Westchester; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen H. Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer, The
Harriet Tubman Home, 180 South Street, Auburn, New York 13021.