LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Glenn Liebman upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the inaugural Thomas P. Morahan Annual Lead-
ership Award in Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

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, Glenn Liebman has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Glenn Liebman
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the inaugural
Thomas P. Morahan Annual Leadership Award in Mental Health and Develop-
mental Disabilities, to be observed on Wednesday, May 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS, May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the State of New
York; therefore, it is fitting during this particular time to recognize
the civic endeavors of those remarkable individuals who have been called
upon to contribute their time and talents to increasing awareness of
mental health conditions and to supporting the mental wellness of all;
and
WHEREAS, The Thomas P. Morahan Annual Leadership Award in Mental
Health and Developmental Disabilities recognizes the extraordinary spir-
it, courage and leadership of individuals who have worked tirelessly to
promote the health, mental health and wellness of families and individ-
uals; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Morahan, throughout his legislative career,
consistently and courageously advocated on behalf of those individuals
with serious emotional disturbances and persons who are developmentally
disabled; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Morahan's tenure as Chair of the New York State
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee was served with
distinction and marked with his sponsorship and co-sponsorship of legis-
lation involving promoting awareness for citizens with special needs;
and
WHEREAS, This year's recipient, Glenn Liebman, is the current CEO of
the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS); and
WHEREAS, In this role, Glenn Liebman has tirelessly advocated for
positive transformation of the mental health system; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming CEO of MHANYS, Glenn Liebman served as the
First Program Director of Adult Home Initiatives at the New York State
Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, In that capacity, Glenn Liebman was instrumental in helping
to identify issues and implement positive reforms for residents of adult
homes; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Liebman has also worked at the New York State Office of
Mental Health as the Project Director for Kendra's Law; he was also a
freelance sports writer for several years; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Glenn Liebman serves as a member of the Mental
Health Services Council, the OMH PAC and as the Co-Chair of the
Timothy's Law Campaign; he was also a member of the OMH/OASAS Committee
on Co-Occurring Disorders and the Health Disparities Medicaid Redesign
Team; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Glenn Liebman 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 Glenn Liebman has displayed through-
out his 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 Glenn Liebman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the inaugural Thomas P. Morahan Annual Leadership Award in Mental Health
and Developmental Disabilities; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Glenn Liebman.