LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Judge Anthony T. and Nancy Kane upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition by Hospice of
Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those esteemed residents of the State of New York who dedicate their
lives to the improvement of their communities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the
success and progress of society; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Judge Anthony
T. and Nancy Kane upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc., to be
celebrated on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Anthony's Pier 9, in New
Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Kane is a former judge on the New York Supreme Court,
Appellate Division, Third Department; he served on this division from
July 31, 2002 until his retirement on December 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kane graduated from Iona College and Cornell Law
School; during his legal career, he worked from 1970 to 1985 as a
private practice lawyer in Sullivan County; he also worked as the Town
Attorney for Forestburgh, New York, from 1976 to 1984; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kane was then elected to the Sullivan County Family
Court; in 1992, he was elected as Sullivan County Judge and Surrogate,
and was also elected to the Supreme Court of the State of New York in
1995; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kane served as the resident Supreme Court Justice in
Sullivan County from January of 1996 until his appointment to the Appel-
late Division; and
WHEREAS, True assets to society, Judge Anthony and Nancy Kane have
worked tirelessly as members of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties,
Inc.; their dedication is cherished as they have organized an annual 5k
run/walk for the past several years; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Judge Anthony T. and Nancy Kane upon the occasion of their desig-
nation for special recognition by Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Coun-
ties, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Judge Anthony T. and Nancy Kane.