LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Sisters of Saint Francis of the
Neumann Communities upon the occasion of their designation as the recip-
ients of an American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental
Principles Award at its 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Gala on March 22, 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
are greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities upon the occa-
sion of their designation as the recipients of an American Red Cross of
the Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual
Fire and Ice Gala to be held at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York
on Thursday, March 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Fundamental Principles Award is presented annually to
individuals whose humanitarian efforts have made a real difference in
the Mid-Hudson Valley community and beyond and who, by their worthy
endeavors, have helped to prevent and alleviate suffering wherever it
may be found; and
WHEREAS, The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities truly
merit this high honor; and
WHEREAS, The local community of the Sisters of Saint Francis of the
Neumann Communities is a congregation of 550 Sisters who continue to
serve internationally in the ministries of education, healthcare and
pastoral care, including Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers in
Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities carry
out the Franciscan tradition everyday in the community through their
humanitarian effort to bring hope and light to those experiencing inju-
ry, despair or darkness; and
WHEREAS, The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities work
diligently and impartially to encourage the community and patients to
remember the healing and guiding power of his or her own religious
beliefs or spirituality; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities upon the
occasion of their designation as the recipients of an American Red Cross
of the Mid-Hudson Valley Fundamental Principles Award at its 3rd Annual
Fire and Ice Gala on March 22, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities.