LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Allan Hodges upon the occasion of his
designation by the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York as the
recipient of a 2012 Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service
Award on June 13, 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 greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Allan Hodges upon the occasion of his designation by the American Red
Cross of Northeastern New York as the recipient of a 2012 Special Cita-
tion for Exceptional Volunteer Service Award at its Annual Meeting and
Volunteer Recognition Dinner, to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in
Troy, New York, on Wednesday, June 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Special Citations for Exceptional Volunteer Service are
presented to Red Cross volunteers whose performance over a period of
several years has substantially exceeded the volunteer's original
commitment to the American Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, Allan Hodges, of Latham, New York, truly merits such recogni-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Allan Hodges is known to be one of the kindest and most dedi-
cated Red Cross volunteers; he is very welcoming to everyone, regardless
of what they are doing to help out; and
WHEREAS, He treats everyone with the utmost respect and dignity,
welcomes everyone, tries to engage the volunteers and staff, and exem-
plifies the mission of the Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, He always answers the questions of volunteers in a timely
fashion, helps volunteers understand the intricacies of serving as a Red
Cross volunteer and has been particularly helpful to new high school age
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Allan Hodges is described as a superman, a jack-of-all-trades
and the type of volunteer every organization should have; he is always
cheerful and seems to make volunteers want to work harder; and
WHEREAS, Allan Hodges never complains or judges, he just helps; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Allan Hodges upon the occasion of his designation by the Ameri-
can Red Cross of Northeastern New York as the recipient of a 2012
Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service Award on June 13,
2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Allan Hodges.