LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Judy and Richard Mathews upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Community
Foundations of the Hudson Valley on October 2, 2011

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, Judy and Richard Mathews have given not only of their time
and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership
and consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Judy and
Richard Mathews upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, to be
celebrated at its 2011 Garden Party on Sunday, October 2, 2011, in
Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Judy and Richard Mathews have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A native of Long Island, Judy Mathews graduated from Sacred
Heart Academy and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Elementary
Education at the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York; she finished
her graduate studies at Hofstra University on Long Island; and
WHEREAS, Judy Mathews started her teaching career in the Uniondale
Free District in Uniondale, New York, and continued it at St. Joseph's
School in Kingston and at several elementary schools in the Kingston
City School District; she recently retired after a 36 year teaching
career; and
WHEREAS, Judy Mathews has been an active member of her community; she
is a member of the Junior League of Kingston, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Retired Teachers
of NYS; she also serves as a Eucharistic Minister at her church; and
WHEREAS, A native of Ulster County, Richard Mathews graduated from
Kingston High School and attended Iona College; he joined Colonial City
Carpet Company, the business started by his father Peter B. Mathews, in
1965, where he remained for 32 years; he recently retired as the Ulster
County Commissioner of Jurors; and
WHEREAS, Richard Mathews has been involved in local government for
many years; he is dedicated to the positive growth and development of
the area and is one of the founders of the Ulster County Development
Corporation and the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency; and
WHEREAS, Richard Mathews' commitment to caring for the community is
also demonstrated by his service to many community organizations; he
served as Treasurer of the Ulster County YMCA and has also been an
active board member and officer of the Board of Healthcare Trustees of
NYS, the Hudson Valley Regional Council, the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and the Kiwanis Club of Kingston; he was also active in St. Joseph's
parish in Kingston for many years; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Richard Mathews currently serves as a board member
of HealthAlliance, the affiliation of Benedictine Hospital and The King-
ston Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Judy and Richard Mathews have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Judy and Richard Mathews have displayed
throughout their lives; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
commend Judy and Richard Mathews upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the Community Foundations of the Hudson
Valley on October 2, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Judy and Richard Mathews.