LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cheryl Fischer for her distinguished
volunteer service and sincere dedication to the mission of the American
Cancer Society

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Fischer has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cheryl Fischer
for her distinguished volunteer service and sincere dedication to the
mission of the American Cancer Society to be celebrated at its Birthday
Bash at The Powelton Club in Newburgh, New York, on Saturday, June 18,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Together with its millions of supporters, the American Cancer
Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more
birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by find-
ing cures, and by fighting back; the American Cancer Society is a
nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to
eliminating cancer as a major health problem; headquartered in Atlanta,
Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered Divisions, more than 900 local offices
nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from college in 1965, Cheryl Fischer relo-
cated to Newburgh and became employed as a speech therapist in the
Newburgh Schools and remained in this capacity until her retirement in
1999; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Cheryl Fischer was diagnosed with breast cancer; she
underwent surgery and chemotherapy; in 2005, after enduring several
dental procedures she was diagnosed with cancer of the jaw, and two
years later cancer in her small intestine; many surgeries and radiation
followed; and
WHEREAS, Through it all, Cheryl Fischer was able to maintain a posi-
tive attitude; while coping with her own hardships, it was important to
her to help others through the challenging ordeal of cancer; she
attended an American Cancer Society Relay for Life after finishing her
chemotherapy, was inspired, and signed up to be a volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Her first assignment was as a Reach to Recovery volunteer;
later, Cheryl Fischer was trained as a Patient Navigator and a Community
Educator; as a navigator, she visits Hudson Valley Hematology and Oncol-
ogy weekly to talk to patients and give them important information as
well as renewed hope; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Fischer is a volunteer with the Town of Newburgh
Friends of Seniors and serves on their advisory board; in addition, she
is co-president of the Newburgh Area Retired Teachers' Association, as
well as a member of the Eastern Star and Hadassah; and
WHEREAS, In her spare time, Cheryl Fischer crochets hats which she
donates to cancer patients at various locations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Cheryl Fischer has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Robert, four chil-
dren, Michele, Steven, Michael, and Heather, and one granddaughter,
Norah, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice
in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of the Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a

long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cheryl Fischer for her distinguished volunteer service and sincere
dedication to the mission of the American Cancer Society; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cheryl Fischer.