LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dylan Johanson upon the occasion of
being honored by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT in its 2012 Men at Work
edition

WHEREAS, Individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community merit the recognition and appreciation of
this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dylan Johanson, Coordinator of Multimedia Services at New Hope Community
which supports individuals with varying levels of abilities and ages in
safe, comfortable homes throughout Sullivan County, upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
in its 2012 Men at Work edition; and
WHEREAS, Dylan Johanson previously served as New Hope Community's
Leisure Services Counselor in the areas of Athletics and Performing Arts
and is certified in Recreation Inclusion Training; and
WHEREAS, Dylan Johanson creates all of New Hope Community's video
productions for use internally and externally including commercials and
training videos; he also create works, such as music videos, humorous
short films, live plays and musical projects in conjunction with the
individuals New Hope Community supports; and
WHEREAS, Among the projects Dylan Johanson most enjoyed and of which
he is most justly proud is a 15-minute humorous short film starring one
of the people New Hope Community supports; a big to-do was made about
the film's debut; it was played on a big screen with everyone from the
agency watching; Dylan Johanson sat right next to the star in the front
row and every time Dylan looked over during the movie the star was beam-
ing, full of pride and happiness; and
WHEREAS, Dylan Johanson was, in turn, very grateful to have been able
to be a part of making that happen; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work with New Hope Community, Dylan Johan-
son is an involved and valued member of his community; he is the Public
Relations Coordinator for the Mid-Hudson Coalition Conference Planning
Committee; a member of YEL (Young Emerging Leaders) and the Ulster Coun-
ty Musicians Network; a NYSACRA (New York State Association of Community
and Residential Agencies) Trainer, and a Mid-Hudson Coalition Trainer;
and
WHEREAS, With Dylan Johanson throughout have been his mother, Bette
Glenn; his father, Don Johanson; and his sister, Ara Glenn-Johanson, all
of whom are proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his accomplish-
ments; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have demonstrated a
long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in
their profession truly merit the recognition and appreciation of this
Legislative Body and the people of the State of New York; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dylan Johanson upon the occasion of being honored by the SULLI-
VAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT in its 2012 Men at Work edition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dylan Johanson.