LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Hudson Valley Economic Development
Corporation upon the occasion of receiving the 2011 Most Valuable Part-
ner Award from the Orange County Partnership on June 7, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the State of New York is indelibly enriched by the
faithful and untiring efforts of those organizations, and their leader-
ship, who devote their purpose to promoting and serving the public need;
and
WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these organizations and
individuals to be recognized for the significance of their contributions
and efforts to serve this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Hudson
Valley Economic Development Corporation upon the occasion of receiving
the 2011 Most Valuable Partner Award from the Orange County Partnership,
to be celebrated on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Falkirk Estate & Coun-
try Club in Central Valley, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Partnership is a non-profit organization
incorporated in New York State to act as the external marketing agency
for the economic and employment development of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, The partnership works to expand the county's tax base, create
new and better paying jobs, increase the County's standard of living and
enhance the quality of life for Orange County residents; and
WHEREAS, The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the
one-stop shop for companies considering relocating or expanding in the
seven counties it serves, which include Westchester, Rockland, Putnam,
Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan Counties; and
WHEREAS, The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation provides
comprehensive market data, including economic indicators, workforce
information, industrial and commercial real estate information and other
information relevant to business location decisions; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation for its
unwavering commitment to the citizens of Orange County, as it provides
an uncompromising standard of excellence in the delivery of superlative
community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when organ-
izations of such noble aims and accomplishments 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 the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation upon the
occasion of receiving the 2011 Most Valuable Partner Award from the
Orange County Partnership on June 7; 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation.