LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jacqueline Brownstein upon the occasion
of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to Mental
Health America in Dutchess County

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jacqueline Brownstein upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of distinguished service to Mental Health America in Dutchess
County (MHADC), to be celebrated at a retirement party on Friday, April
20, 2012, at Christos Restaurant in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Brownstein received her Master of Professional
Studies from the State University of New York at New Paltz, and a bach-
elor's degree in Psychology from City College of New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Jacqueline Brownstein has worked as a
trainer, counselor, and educator for teen parent services, family plan-
ning services, and at-risk youth; and
WHEREAS, Prior to her role at MHADC, Jacqueline Brownstein was the
Division Director of Family and Youth Services at the Mental Health
Association in Ulster County where she was a key partner in the develop-
ment of major services to children and families; and
WHEREAS, Since 1996, Jacqueline Brownstein has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Mental Health America in Dutchess
County; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Executive Director, Jacqueline Brownstein
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Brownstein has led the Agency in the development
of funding opportunities for the creation or expansion of programs that
provide supportive and rehabilitative services to adults, children, and
families experiencing mental health issues, homeless assistance
programs, and in the development of education intervention programs that
promote mental health in the community; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, she has devoted efforts to advocating for community
based, consumer centered mental health services in Dutchess County and
for federal and state legislation that fosters and promotes quality
mental health services; and
WHEREAS, During her time with MHADC, Jacqueline Brownstein has served
on and provided leadership to numerous boards and committees, including
the Family Partnership Center, the Criminal Justice Council, the Dutch-
ess County Housing Consortium, the Children's Services Council, the Ryan
White Council, the Coordinated Children's Initiative, as well as other
county organizations; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Brownstein was on the Executive Committee of the
state organization and is presently on the Board of Directors of the
national organization, Mental Health America, as Vice Chair of the
Affiliate Relations Committee; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Jacqueline
Brownstein has served on numerous boards and committees concerned with
mental health, HIV/AIDS, children, family planning, and social welfare
issues; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their two
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Jacqueline Brownstein was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with MHADC, Jacqueline Brownstein earned
the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jacqueline Brownstein upon the occasion of her retirement after
many years of distinguished service to Mental Health America in Dutchess
County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jacqueline Brownstein.