LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Town of Montgomery Seniors Independ-
ence Project and its outstanding volunteers upon the occasion of its 5th
Annual Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Dinner on April 25, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the intention of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those worthy individuals and organizations whose purpose-
ful endeavors enhance the quality of life for senior citizens in their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project and its outstanding
volunteers upon the occasion of its 5th Annual Volunteer Appreciation
and Recognition Dinner, in memory of Ruth Gardner, on April 25, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Ruth Gardner was a charter member of the Town of Montgomery
Seniors Independence Project and the first official Town Senior Citizens
Liaison for the Town of Montgomery; she was a driving force and tireless
advocate for senior citizens in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project is
committed to supporting seniors in their goal to remain independent in
their homes by developing a program to coordinate volunteers and reli-
able vendors to provide services necessary to achieve this goal; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project's efforts
help keep seniors in the community both for their benefit and also to
enrich the community as a whole with their companionship, experience and
wisdom; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Town of Montgomery Seniors Inde-
pendence Project is in direct correlation to the efforts of the many
volunteers who have supported its development over the past five years;
and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence
Project honors one volunteer who stands above all others; this year's
Volunteer of the Year is Robin McVey, whose efforts and extraordinary
contributions have greatly benefited her community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for the Town of Montgomery Seniors Inde-
pendence Project and to applaud its dedicated volunteers who give of
their time and energy and are an asset beyond remuneration; and
WHEREAS, It is the intention of this Legislative Body that when indi-
viduals and organizations of such noble aims and 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
honor the Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project and its
outstanding volunteers upon the occasion of its 5th Annual Volunteer
Appreciation and Recognition Dinner on April 25, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project and Robin
McVey.