LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Shapiro's Furniture Barn upon the
occasion of its designation by the Mental Health Association in Orange
County, Inc. as the recipient of its 2012 Corporate Bell Award on Febru-
ary 4, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 organiza-
tions, businesses, and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Shapiro's Furniture Barn upon the occasion of its designation by the
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. (MHA) as the recipient
of its 2012 Corporate Bell Award; and
WHEREAS, The Mental Health Association of Orange County seeks to
promote the positive mental health and emotional well-being of Orange
County residents, working toward reducing the stigma of mental illness
and developmental disabilities, and providing support to victims of
sexual assault and other crimes; and
WHEREAS, Working in partnership with service recipients, families,
volunteers and the community, MHA strives to fulfill its mission through
advocacy, direct service, education and information dissemination; and
WHEREAS, Each year the Mental Health Association in Orange County,
Inc. proudly honors outstanding organizations, businesses, and members
of the community who give unselfishly of themselves to help make the
lives of others fulfilling, recognizing them for their dedication to the
community and their commitment to MHA's mission; and
WHEREAS, Shapiro's Furniture Barn will be honored by the Mental Health
Association in Orange County, Inc. with its prestigious Corporate Bell
Award at its 2012 Silver Ball to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012,
at the Round Hill House in Washingtonville, New York; and
WHEREAS, A civic-minded local business, Shapiro's Furniture Barn has
been serving the Newburgh, New York community since 1918 and has a long
and rich history of giving back to the community; and
WHEREAS, Now run by the fifth generation of the Shapiro family,
Shapiro's Furniture Barn is today owned and operated by Barbara and
Bruce Shapiro and their son, Noah; this generation continues to carry
out the family tradition of giving so deeply instilled in them by their
ancestors; and
WHEREAS, MHA itself has a long history of patronage with Shapiro's
Furniture Barn and gladly attests to its exceptional service and quali-
ty, affordable furniture; and
WHEREAS, Shapiro's has long been MHA's furniture store of choice for
individuals and families supported through MHA's services, as well as of
its employees; and
WHEREAS, The Shapiros routinely go out of their way to assure that
those served by MHA have ready access to needed furnishings; they have
provided many after hour deliveries, and have always stood by their
products with efficiency and care; and
WHEREAS, This spirit of giving has endeared Shapiro's Furniture Barn
to the local community, making the Shapiro name synonymous with care and
compassion; and
WHEREAS, In addition to providing great service at affordable prices
and generously supporting the Mental Health Association in Orange Coun-
ty, Inc., Shapiro's also sponsors a multitude of organizations and

events such as "The Double Dutch," Pop Warner Football, Glenn Hines, and
numerous church events; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Shapiro is a volunteer at the Nora Cronin School for
Girls; she has led the Red Cross Blood Drive for many years, and organ-
izes annual Christmas visits to the elderly; clearly, Barbara, Bruce and
Noah Shapiro have proudly inherited a spirit of giving that is as
vibrant and dynamic as that of their forbearers; and
WHEREAS, Shapiro's Furniture Barn has been a supporter of the Mental
Health Association in Orange County, Inc. for many years; as a dedi-
cated community partner, it has helped MHA and its programs to flourish,
greatly enriching the lives of countless others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Shapiro's Furniture Barn for its unwavering commitment to the
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. as it provides an
uncompromising standard of excellence in the delivery of superlative
service to the communities and citizens it so ably serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses
of such noble 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 Shapiro's Furniture Barn upon the occasion of its designation by
the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. as the recipient of
its 2012 Corporate Bell Award on February 4, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shapiro's Furniture Barn.