LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
upon the occasion of hosting its 2012 Equal Access to Justice Dinner on
May 23, 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 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
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley upon the occasion of hosting its
2012 Equal Access to Justice Dinner, to be held on Wednesday, May 23,
2012, at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, New York; and
WHEREAS, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides support, advoca-
cy and legal representation for civil matters to low-income families and
individuals in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan
and Ulster Counties; and
WHEREAS, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley consists of experienced
attorneys, volunteers and advocates who are passionate about protecting
rights and promoting justice; and
WHEREAS, For over 40 years, this remarkable organization provided free
non-criminal legal assistance to nearly 150,000 clients, as well as
saved New York State and local government from spending millions of
dollars to combat homelessness, abuse, hunger and other societal harms
that result from an absence of justice; and
WHEREAS, With offices in White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, King-
ston, Newburgh, New City and Poughkeepsie, a dedicated staff of over 75
lawyers, administrators and support staff, and more than 900 private
attorneys who volunteer their time, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
served more than 16,000 people last year alone; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 Legal Services of the Hudson Valley upon the occasion of hosting
its 2012 Equal Access to Justice Dinner on May 23, 2012; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.