LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Fargione upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Exceptional Volunteer for Administration
Award by the American Red Cross of Mid-Hudson Valley

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Susan Fargione has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Susan Fargione
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Exceptional
Volunteer for Administration Award by the American Red Cross of Mid-Hud-
son Valley, to be celebrated at its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recog-
nition Dinner on Tuesday, June 5; 2012, at the Dutchess Golf and Country
Club in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Exceptional Volunteer for Administration Award is given
to a volunteer who has lent extraordinary talent, leadership, or service
to the chapter through administrative duties; who exemplifies the ideals
and mission of the Red Cross; and who consistently renders outstanding
service above the requirements of the job; and
WHEREAS, Susan Fargione joined the Red Cross as a spontaneous volun-
teer during Hurricane Irene; she quickly adapted to the chaotic environ-
ment during the agency's disaster response mode and was able to quickly
operate the receptionist desk with minimal training and supervision; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Susan Fargione volunteers as Chapter Receptionist,
where she has created a much needed receptionist booklet which has
allowed the chapter to efficiently manage the receptionist desk and
train new receptionists; and
WHEREAS, Susan Fargione has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Susan Fargione has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Susan Fargione has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
honor Susan Fargione upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Exceptional Volunteer for Administration Award by the American
Red Cross of Mid-Hudson Valley; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Fargione.