LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
and the YWCA Orange County upon the occasion of celebrating the 20th
Anniversary of its Tribute to Women of Achievement Awards

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 those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County upon the
occasion of celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its Tribute to Women of
Achievement Awards, to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at
Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Now in its 20th year, the Tribute to Women of Achievement
Awards honor women in Orange County who have made a difference to their
community through their professional, personal, or school-based activ-
ities; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1992, the Tribute to Women of Achieve-
ment Awards has recognized more than 200 women from throughout Orange
County; and
WHEREAS, A 20 year collaboration between the Girl Scouts Heart of the
Hudson and YWCA Orange County, the Tribute to Women of Achievement
Awards recognize women who exemplify the ideals of these two organiza-
tions; and
WHEREAS, This year, the 20th Anniversary Tribute to Women of Achieve-
ment will bestow its distinguished awards to the following honorees:
Arts - Kim Turner, Newburgh, Newburgh Performing Arts Academy; Business
- Maureen Crush, Newburgh, Rider, Weiner & Frankel, PC; Health Care -
Kathleen Webber, Middletown, Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation;
Human Services - Donna Ponessa, New Windsor, Westchester Independent
Living Center; Public Service - Kathy Sileno, Newburgh, 105th Air
National Guard Unit; Education - Debra Holton-Smith, Warwick, Take Shape
For Life Certified Health Coach; Woman of the Future - Natasha Vega,
Newburgh, Student, Poughkeepsie Day School; Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial
Award for Volunteer Services - Frederica Warner, Newburgh, Meals on
Wheels of Greater Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County
upon the occasion of celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its Tribute to
Women of Achievement Awards; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, the YWCA Orange County,
and the aforementioned honorees.