LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Literacy
Orange in Middletown, New York, September 22, 2011

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 reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 30th Anniversary of Literacy Orange in Middletown, New York;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the organization's
Diamonds in the Rough Gala, to be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011,
at The Fountains at Wallkill Golf Club in Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1981, Literacy Orange in Middletown, New York,
is a volunteer based adult literacy provider formed through a merger of
Literacy Volunteers of Eastern Orange County and Literacy Volunteers of
Western Orange County; it is dedicated to raising the literacy rate in
the community through one-to-one or small group adult tutoring; and
WHEREAS, Governed by a Board of Directors, Literacy Orange operates as
an affiliate of ProLiteracy Worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Under the superb leadership and management of its Executive
Director, Christine Rolando, Literacy Orange recruits and trains volun-
teers that provide one-on-one and small group literacy and language
instruction to Orange County adults; and
WHEREAS, On February 16, 2011, Literacy Orange was re-accredited with
ProLiteracy which represents a network of 1,200 community-based volun-
teer and adult basic education members in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia; ProLiteracy's accreditation system is the only national
accreditation designed for adult literacy organizations that deliver
instructional services using trained volunteers; and
WHEREAS, On Thursday, September 22, 2011, Literacy Orange will be
celebrating its 30th Anniversary; improving lives and communities
through adult literacy, it has also partnered with Orange-Ulster BOCES
to honor outstanding students from adult education programs throughout
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, At its auspicious 30th Anniversary event, Literacy Orange
will be presenting its prestigious Founders Award to Anne Coon, a long
time literacy volunteer and Board member; and
WHEREAS, This prominent occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Literacy Orange in
Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Literacy Orange in Middletown, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christine Rolando, Executive Director, Literacy Orange, 70
Fulton Street, Middletown, New York 10940.