LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David R. Weaving upon the occasion of
his designation by the Orange County United Way as a recipient of a
Marion S. Murphy Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award on March 15, 2012

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
arc reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations
and individuals who 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
David R. Weaving upon the occasion of his designation by the Orange
County United Way as a recipient of a Marion S. Murphy Neighbors Helping
Neighbors Award on March 15, 2012, at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award is named in memory of
Marion S. Murphy, former Orange County Clerk and longtime Orange County
United Way Board member: and
WHEREAS, Each year this most prestigious award is bestowed upon an
individual or individuals whose value and concern for mankind is demon-
strated through his or her vision, leadership, services, and commitment
to the people of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Connecticut, David R. Weaving
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics in 1967; and
WHEREAS, David R. Weaving worked for 34 years with the IBM Corpo-
ration; 30 of those years he spent in software development management
positions, retiring as Program Director in Large Systems Software in
2001; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, David R. Weav-
ing has been an active member of the United Way for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, David R. Weaving coached youth soccer, baseball
and basketball programs; he Co-chaired the St. Martin de Torres CYO
Basketball Program, participated in Christmas in April (now Rebuilding
Together) and was IBM Charitable Contribution Campaign Manager in 1992;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been eight children, as well as
their spouses, and his 18 grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; he was married
for 42 years to the late Kristina Weaving; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing 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 David R. Weaving upon the occasion of his designation by the
Orange County United Way as a recipient of a Marion S. Murphy Neighbors
Helping Neighbors Award; and he it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David R. Weaving.