LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kevin Archambault upon the occasion of
his designation by Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2011
Employee of the Year Award on May 20, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 organiza-
tions, businesses, and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Kevin Archambault upon the occasion of his designation by Ulster-Greene
ARC as the recipient of its 2011 Employee of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Ulster-Greene ARC was founded in 1956 by families who
insisted that their children with disabilities have the same opportu-
nities for schooling, vocational training and housing as anyone else
has; and
WHEREAS, These early pioneers established the first community-based
services for people with disabilities in Ulster and Greene Counties;
today, Ulster-Greene ARC is a not-for-profit agency which serves nearly
2000 people throughout the mid-Hudson and Catskill Mountains region who
have developmental delays or disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Each year Ulster-Greene ARC proudly honors outstanding
members of the community who give unselfishly of themselves to help make
the lives of others fulfilling, recognizing them for their dedication to
the community and their commitment to Ulster-Greene ARC's mission of
offering people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities
opportunities to live and experience full lives; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Archambault will be honored by Ulster-Greene ARC with
the Employee of the Year Award at its 30th Annual Humanitarian Dinner to
be held on Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Truly deserving of this award, Kevin Archambault is a well-
respected member of Ulster-Greene ARC's Residential Program and has been
a valued employee for the past two years; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Archambault is an Ulster-Greene ARC Residence Coordina-
tor; he oversees the daily operations of two of the agency's homes in
Kingston which serve 22 individuals and supervises a staff of 32; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Archambault has been a constant and humble supporter of
Ulster-Greene ARC for many years; as a dedicated community partner and
employee, he has helped Ulster-Greene ARC and its programs to flourish,
greatly enriching the lives of countless others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Kevin Archambault for his unwavering commitment to Ulster-
Greene ARC as it provides an uncompromising standard of excellence in
the delivery of superlative service to the communities and citizens it
so ably serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble accomplishment are brought to our attention, 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
commend Kevin Archambault upon the occasion of his designation by
Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2011 Employee of the Year
Award on May 20, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin Archambault.