LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kathleen Tanner for her distinguished
service as Executive Director of Equinox, Inc., on June 28, 2012

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kathleen Tanner for her distinguished service as Executive Director of
Equinox, Inc., to be celebrated at a farewell event on Thursday, June
28, 2012, at Yono's in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Tanner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Master of
Arts degree and an MPH from the University at Albany; and
WHEREAS, Early in her career, Kathleen Tanner worked for the New York
State Department of Health as the Director of the Office of Professional
Medical Conduct; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Tanner also worked for the St. Luke's-Roosevelt
Hospital, Center for Comprehensive Care in New York City, a New York
State Designated AIDS Center; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Tanner has had a long career in public health in the
public and not-for-profit sectors, and has a particular dedication to
work at the community level; and
WHEREAS, She has been associated with Equinox in various capacities
since its inception; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Tanner was one of a small group of volunteers who
founded Equinox, Inc., a community-based organization in downtown Albany
that provides care to homeless and at-risk youth, victims of domestic
violence and their children, and adolescents and adults struggling with
substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Tanner served on Equinox, Inc.'s Board of Directors
for a number of years, and returned to Equinox in December 2009, when
she was appointed Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, From December 2009 through December 2011, Kathleen Tanner
rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service as the Executive
Director of Equinox, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Executive Director, Kathleen Tanner
actively promoted the collaboration of Equinox with other community
organizations, academic institutions and the business community; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Kathleen Tanner was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kathleen Tanner for her distinguished service as Executive Direc-
tor of Equinox, Inc., on June 28, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathleen Tanner.