LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brenda Hagedorn upon the occasion of
her designation by Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2011 Huma-
nitarian 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
Brenda Hagedorn upon the occasion of her designation by Ulster-Greene
ARC as the recipient of its 2011 Humanitarian 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, Brenda Hagedorn will be honored by Ulster-Greene ARC with the
Humanitarian 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, A resident of Kingston and an attorney in private practice,
Brenda Hagedorn is the head of her own law firm, Brenda Hagedorn Law
Offices; she has been affiliated with Ulster-Greene ARC, working on its
behalf in one capacity or another since 1989; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Hagedorn has served on the Ulster-Greene ARC Board;
she was, in addition, one of the founders of the Ulster-Greene ARC Foun-
dation and served as its President for several years; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Hagedorn has been a constant and humble supporter of
Ulster-Greene ARC for many years; as a dedicated community partner, she
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 Brenda Hagedorn for her 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 Brenda Hagedorn upon the occasion of her designation by Ulster-
Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2011 Humanitarian 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 Brenda Hagedorn.