LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Melissa Hopmayer, Bethany Ganley, and
the Pine Bush Literacy and Education Academy upon the occasion of their
designation by the Orange County Human Rights Commission as the recipi-
ents of a 2012 Human Rights Award on April 26, 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 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 fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend educators Melissa Hopmayer and Bethany Ganley, and the Pine Bush
Literacy and Education Academy upon the occasion of their designation by
the Orange County Human Rights Commission as the recipients of a 2012
Human Rights Award; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Hopmayer, Bethany Ganley, and the Pine Bush Literacy
and Education Academy will be honored at the Commission's 17th Annual
Awards Dinner, to be held at The Fountains in Middletown, New York on
Thursday, April 26, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Human Rights Commission was established in
1970 to serve the citizens of Orange County; its primary objectives
include the fostering of mutual respect and understanding among all
racial, religious and ethnic groups in the County; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Annual Awards Dinner the Orange County Human
Rights Commission proudly honors those who support and help to further
its objectives of mutual respect and understanding among all citizens of
the County; and
WHEREAS, Educators Melissa Hopmayer, Bethany Ganley, and the Pine Bush
Literacy and Education Academy, a program which challenges students to
help create an awareness, acceptance and appreciation of differences in
the world around them, truly merit this high honor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals, organizations, and programs 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
applaud the Orange County Human Rights Commission for its efforts to
foster understanding and pride of community and to commend Melissa
Hopmayer, Bethany Ganley, and the Pine Bush Literacy and Education Acad-
emy upon the occasion of their designation as the recipients of a 2012
Human Rights Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Melissa Hopmayer, Bethany Ganley, and the Pine Bush Literacy
and Education Academy.