LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bobbie Smith upon the occasion of her
designation by Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2011 Personal
Achievement 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
Bobbie Smith upon the occasion of her designation by Ulster-Greene ARC
as the recipient of its 2011 Personal Achievement 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, Bobbie Smith will be honored by Ulster-Greene ARC with the
Personal Achievement 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, Bobbie Smith has been receiving services from Ulster-Greene
ARC since 2006 and, with its help, has made great strides; several
months ago she decided that she wanted to work with the geriatric popu-
lation and have a positive impact on the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie Smith has, since that time, been volunteering in the
senior wing of Ulster-Greene ARC's Day Habilitation Services in King-
ston, helping and bringing joy and receiving many well-deserved and
rewarding accolades; and
WHEREAS, This new interest and opportunity for service to others in
Bobbie Smith's life has motivated her to truly live Ulster-Greene ARC's
mission; she is proudly living a life of dignity and purpose and is
leading a very full life, exemplifying the vision and mission Ulster-
Greene ARC set for itself when it was established more than 50 years
ago; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie Smith has been a constant and humble supporter of
Ulster-Greene ARC, as well as the beneficiary of its services, for many
years; and, 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 Bobbie Smith for her unwavering service and commitment to
Ulster-Greene ARC as it provides an uncompromising standard of excel-
lence 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 Bobbie Smith upon the occasion of her designation by Ulster-
Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2011 Personal Achievement Award on
May 20, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bobbie Smith.