LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Legal Services of the Hudson Valley upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2011 Rose Rosen
Award by the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the 2011 Rose Rosen Award by the Women's Bar Association
of Orange and Sullivan Counties, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner
and Board Installation on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Eagle's Nest
in Bloomingburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, Named after a woman who was a pioneer in the legal profes-
sion, the Rose Rosen Award is given by the Women's Bar Association of
Orange and Sullivan Counties to an individual or organization which has
made significant contributions to the local legal community each year;
and
WHEREAS, For over 40 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley has
been providing free, non-criminal legal assistance to nearly 150,000
clients; in doing so, it has saved New York State and local governments
from spending millions of dollars to combat homelessness, abuse, hunger
and other societal harms that result from an absence of justice; and
WHEREAS, In the face of a collapsing economy, Legal Services of the
Hudson Valley has not only provided its usual services to low income
individuals, it has partnered with various local agency resources to
respond to the mortgage foreclosure crisis; and
WHEREAS, In its response to the mortgage crisis, Legal Services of the
Hudson Valley has endeavored to enhance the pro bono response of the
private bar and channel resources; and
WHEREAS, In a time of economic difficulty, the services provided by
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley have been a safety net for so many
individuals in the community it serves, making the agency the perfect
choice for the Rose Rosen Award; and
WHEREAS, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley has offices in White
Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Kingston, Newburgh, New City and Pough-
keepsie; and
WHEREAS, Its dedicated staff of over 75 lawyers, administrators and
support staff and more than 900 private attorneys volunteer their valu-
able time to help serve more than 16,000 people a year; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Legal Services of the Hudson Valley upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the 2011 Rose Rosen Award by the Women's Bar
Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.