LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mary Law Moody upon the occasion of
her designation as a Franciscan Award Honoree on April 21, 2012

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, Mary Law Moody has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Mary Law
Moody upon the occasion of her designation as a Franciscan Award Hono-
ree, to be celebrated at the 31st Annual Franciscan Award Gala on Satur-
day, April 21, 2012, at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mary Law Moody earned degrees in both psychology and elemen-
tary education; and
WHEREAS, Mary Law Moody worked as a teacher in Virginia and in 1964,
moved to Dutchess County, New York; and
WHEREAS, For 20 years, Mary Law Moody worked at St. Francis Hospital
as the director of volunteer services; after her retirement, she contin-
ued on as a volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Known throughout the community for her volunteerism in count-
less organizations, Mary Law Moody is an active member at Freedom Plains
United Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Mary Law Moody has been the recipient of many awards and
recognitions, including the American Association of University Women as
its Woman of the Year in 1996, the New Horizons Foundation Award in
2004, and the Marist College President's Award in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mary Law Moody has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary Law Moody has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Kevin, and their
two children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Mary Law Moody has displayed
throughout her life; 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 Mary Law Moody upon the occasion of her designation as a Fran-
ciscan Award Honoree on April 21, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Law Moody.