LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sue T. Crane upon the occasion of her
designation for special honor by the Northern Dutchess Hospital Founda-
tion

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, Sue T. Crane 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 commend Sue T. Crane
upon the occasion of her designation for special honor by the Northern
Dutchess Hospital Foundation, to be celebrated at its 13th Annual Star-
light Ball on Saturday, June 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Sue T. Crane 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, A graduate of Red Hook High School, Sue T. Crane attended
Dutchess Community College and Bard College where she received a Bach-
elor of Arts degree in Psychology; and
WHEREAS, Sue T. Crane went on to become the Director of Special
Programs at Bard College for six years; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Sue T. Crane started her own marketing consultant
business, S. Tremper Crane Associates; it was during this time that she
served as a consultant to Northern Dutchess Hospital for Project Elder-
care, which was commissioned by the New York State Health Department
Rural Health Network; and
WHEREAS, Project Eldercare helped to establish an affordable housing
model for the Town of Rhinebeck Senior Citizens, and initiated a local
Dial-A-Ride program for area seniors; and
WHEREAS, Sue T. Crane went on to become the Executive Director of the
American Heart Association in Poughkeepsie, and was awarded the Rookie
of the Year award for New York State; and
WHEREAS, When Sue T. Crane retired from the Heart Association in 1997,
she was encouraged to run for Red Hook Town Council, which she did, and
has been serving in this capacity ever since; and
WHEREAS, The current Town Supervisor for the Town of Red Hook, Sue T.
Crane has been a longtime supporter and has been highly involved in her
local community as well as Northern Dutchess Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Sue T. Crane has served in numerous capacities as a member of
the Northern Dutchess Hospital Board of Directors since 1993; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her volunteer time spent on the board of the
Hospital, Sue T. Crane has also served as a board member for St. Paul's
Housing Development Fund, Inc., in Tivoli, New York; she is also a
member of St. Paul's and Trinity Parish where she teaches Sunday school
and serves as lay leader; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Sue T. Crane has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, William, their two
children, James and Jean, and five grandchildren, James, Robert, Lauren,
Sam, and Chase, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sue T. Crane has displayed through-
out 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sue T. Crane upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by the Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sue T. Crane.