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

WHEREAS, Genuinely concerned for the welfare of others, Anita Manley has
assumed an active role in her community, contributing to the opportu-
nities for those in need, through her compassionate efforts and active
membership in the American Cancer Society; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Anita Manley
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, Anita Manley grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and in 1966,
relocated to New York; after retiring as a public relations coordinator
for a statewide labor union, she was diagnosed with breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, Following nearly a year of surgery and treatment, Anita
Manley knew she wanted to offer comfort and hope to other cancer
patients facing similar hardships; and
WHEREAS, After participating in her local Relay of Life and Making
Strides walk, Anita Manley signed on to join the American Cancer Socie-
ty's Reach to Recovery Program and later trained as a Patient Navigator;
and
WHEREAS, As a Navigator, Anita Manley visits Hudson Valley Hematology
and Oncology in Fishkill, New York, once a week to talk to patients and
offer them important information and much needed support; and
WHEREAS, Anita Manley is often referred to as a cheerleader by the
patients at the oncology practice she visits; they look forward to
seeing her and appreciate her efforts in keeping their spirits up; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work with ACS, Anita Manley is the
co-founder and coordinator of the Town of Newburgh Friends of Seniors, a
volunteer organization that provides seniors transportation to medical
appointments and grocery shopping; the volunteers, who are fully trained
and screened, also provide friendly visits to homebound seniors at no
charge; and
WHEREAS, Anita Manley serves on both the Orange County Mental Health
Association's Cultural Equity Task Force and the Board of Directors of
Jewish Family Service of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Anita Manley, along with her husband David, brings home
delivered meals to seniors once a week; in her spare time, she enjoys
visiting with and spoiling her many grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Anita Manley has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, David, and five
children, Scott, Elaine, Denise, Deborah, and David, Jr., as well as 13
grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this 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 Anita Manley 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 Anita Manley.