LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Institute for Family Health upon
the occasion of its designation by Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of
its 2012 Heart of Gold 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
The Institute for Family Health upon the occasion of its designation by
Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2012 Heart of Gold 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 organizations and
members of the community who give unselfishly of themselves to help make
the lives of others fulfilling, recognizing them for their dedication to
the community and their commitment to Ulster-Greene ARC's mission of
offering people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities
opportunities to live and experience full lives; and
WHEREAS, The Institute for Family Health will be honored by Ulster-
Greene ARC with the 2012 Heart of Gold Award at its 31st Annual Humani-
tarian Awards Dinner to be held on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Wiltwyck
Golf Club, Kingston, New York for its innovations and commitment to
underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, Ulster-Greene is proud to partner with The Institute for
Family Health, one of the largest community health centers in New York
State, serving over 75,000 patients at 26 locations; and
WHEREAS, The Institute for Family Health is committed to providing
high-quality, affordable health care and has received the highest
commendation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance; and
WHEREAS, Ulster-Greene ARC is working with The Institute for Family
Health on an integration of health information technology to benefit
UGARC's clients; and
WHEREAS, The Institute for Family Health's customized application,
InstituteLink, facilitates shared medical information updates, document
uploads, appointment scheduling, new client registration, and electronic
communications between primary care and behavioral health care provid-
ers; and
WHEREAS, The Institute for Family Health, as a dedicated community
partner, has helped Ulster-Greene ARC and its programs to flourish,
greatly enriching the lives of countless others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize The Institute for Family Health for its unwavering commitment
to Ulster-Greene ARC as it provides an uncompromising standard of excel-
lence 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 organiza-
tions 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 The Institute for Family Health upon the occasion of its desig-
nation by Ulster-Greene ARC as the recipient of its 2012 Heart of Gold
Award on May 18, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Institute for Family Health.