LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Valerie Moore O'Keeffe upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Washington Housing
Alliance

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, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Valerie Moore
O'Keeffe upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Washington Housing Alliance; she will be recognized at its Annual
Spring Dinner at the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck, New York on
Thursday, May 19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A 1965 graduate of Manhattanville College, Valerie Moore
O'Keeffe went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the National Law Center
at The George Washington University; and
WHEREAS, After many years of practicing law, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe
became Town Supervisor for the Town of Mamaroneck in 2000, a position
she has held for over a decade; and
WHEREAS, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe 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, In addition to her role as Town Supervisor, Valerie Moore
O'Keeffe serves her community in numerous other capacities; she is
currently Trustee of Westchester Joint Water Works, Chairperson of Rosa-
lie Hall Inc., and is on the Board of Directors of the Westchester Holo-
caust Education Center; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman has been a recipient of many notable
awards and accolades, some of which include: the 2006 Nuestra Madrina
Award by Hispanic Women Leaders of Westchester; the 2003 Sunny Award by
Larchmont-Mamaroneck Cable TV; and the 2002 Angela Award by Ursuline
Social Outreach Adult Learning Center; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, John J. O'Keeffe,
Jr., their two children and six grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Valerie Moore O'Keeffe 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 Valerie Moore O'Keeffe upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Washington Housing Alliance; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Valerie Moore O'Keeffe.