LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Occupations Foundation, Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its celebration on May 14, 2012, and applauding the
honorees of the evening

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
Occupations Foundation, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its cele-
bration on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Catlin Gardens, Slate Hill, New
York, and to applaud the honorees of the evening; and
WHEREAS, For nearly 50 years, Occupations Foundation, Inc. has
provided outpatient mental health services, case management, child
welfare, emergency services, residential services, and employment oppor-
tunities to people with developmental disabilities and individuals
recovering from mental illness; and
WHEREAS, One of Orange County's largest human services providers, the
Occupations Foundation, Inc. System is a successful, complex, highly
respected, progressive and competitive community-based rehabilitation
agency that provides over 14,000 children, adults and families each year
with high quality care and confidential treatment; and
WHEREAS, At this auspicious occasion, Amy Anderson-Winchell, LCSW,
Yvette Figueroa, Walter Pawlowski and Karen Williams will be honored for
their many achievements and for their 30 years of dedicated service to
Occupations Foundation Inc. and the Orange County community; and
WHEREAS, Amy Anderson-Winchell, LCSW, Yvette Figueroa, Walter Pawlow-
ski and Karen Williams have distinguished themselves through outstanding
character, leadership, excellence and community involvement; they are
all true assets to society; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Amy Anderson-Winchell, LCSW, Yvette
Figueroa, Walter Pawlowski and Karen Williams have displayed throughout
their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend
them for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Occupations Foundation, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
celebration on May 14, 2012, and to applaud the honorees of the evening;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Occupations Foundation, Inc., and the aforementioned hono-
rees.