LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Michael Mackey upon the occasion of
his designation by Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2012
Employee of the Year Award on May 18, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 organiza-
tions, businesses, 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Michael Mackey upon the occasion of his designation by Ulster-Greene ARC
as the recipient of its 2012 Employee of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Ulster-Greene ARC was founded in 1956 by families who
insisted that their children with disabilities have the same opportu-
nities for schooling, vocational training and housing as anyone else
has; and
WHEREAS, These early pioneers established the first community-based
services for people with disabilities in Ulster and Greene Counties;
today, Ulster-Greene ARC is a not-for-profit agency which serves nearly
2000 people throughout the mid-Hudson and Catskill Mountains region who
have developmental delays or disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Each year Ulster-Greene ARC proudly honors outstanding
members of the Ulster-Greene ARC community and other members of the
community who give unselfishly of themselves to help make the lives of
others fulfilling, recognizing them for their dedication to the communi-
ty and their commitment to Ulster-Greene ARC's mission of offering
people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities opportu-
nities to live and experience full lives; and
WHEREAS, Michael Mackey will be honored by Ulster-Greene ARC with the
2012 Employee of the Year Award at its 31st Annual Humanitarian Awards
Dinner to be held on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Wiltwyck Golf Club,
Kingston, New York for upholding the mission of Ulster-Greene ARC and
for inspiring others; and
WHEREAS, Michael Mackey consistently goes above and beyond the call of
duty; he joined the Ulster-Greene ARC staff in 2008; two years later, he
became Resident Coordinator for Rousner House; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his responsibilities at Rousner, this year he
began transporting a resident of Scardefield House to the Highland Day
Hab early every morning and the fact that the individual does not speak
English has not prevented them from becoming friends; and
WHEREAS, Also, Michael Mackey recently spent days at the hospital with
a gravely ill woman, supporting her family and the staff who cared for
her and truly merits being recognized as UGARC's 2012 Employee of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, Michael Mackey has been an outstanding and dedicated member
of the Ulster-Greene ARC staff; he has helped Ulster-Greene ARC and its
programs flourish, greatly enriching the lives of countless others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Michael Mackey for his unwavering commitment to Ulster-Greene
ARC as it provides an uncompromising standard of excellence in the
delivery of superlative service to the communities and citizens it so
ably serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble accomplishment 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
commend Michael Mackey upon the occasion of his designation by Ulster-
Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2012 Employee of the Year Award on
May 18, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Mackey.