LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sarah Corrigan of Hurley, New York, upon
the occasion of her designation as the recipient of the 2011-2012 Ruby
Rose Award

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sarah Corrigan of Hurley, New York, upon the occasion of her designation
as the recipient of the 2011-2012 Ruby Rose Award; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Corrigan of Hurley, New York, is employed as a physical
therapist at the Center for Spectrum Services in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Center for Spectrum Services in Kingston,
New York, is to evaluate individual needs, develop nurturing therapeutic
learning environments and foster professional growth; it provides numer-
ous services to improve the lives of people with autism; and
WHEREAS, The Ruby Rose Award is a peer-selected honor, and was awarded
to Sarah Corrigan of Hurley, New York, for the 2011-2012 school year in
recognition of her commitment to children, work ethic, integrity, and
collegial relationships she forges with her fellow professionals and
staff members; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Corrigan has won the admiration of her colleagues for
her professionalism, calmness, clear-thinking, problem solving, organ-
izational skills and creativity; her contributions are not limited to
her students but extend to staff and parents as well; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Sarah Corrigan has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect and admiration
of her colleagues, friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sarah Corrigan 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 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 Sarah Corrigan of Hurley, New York, upon the occasion of her
designation as the recipient of the 2011-2012 Ruby Rose Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sarah Corrigan.