LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Laurene Sandstrom upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Orange County Youth
Bureau

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
Laurene Sandstrom upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Youth Bureau; this auspicious occasion
was celebrated at the 29th Annual Orange County Executive's Youth Awards
Luncheon, held on June 10, 2011, at Brookside Manor in Middletown, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Laurene Sandstrom is a Senior Community Relations Represen-
tative at Hudson Health Plan, a not-for-profit community-based health
organization which works day in and day out to make a meaningful differ-
ence in the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, A Goshen resident who grew up in Orange County, Laurene
Sandstrom's volunteer work exemplifies that Hudson Health Plan's employ-
ees have a positive impact not only on its members, but on all children
within the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, Laurene Sandstrom has served in the school-based Big
Brother/Big Sister program, where she often spends her lunch hours
mentoring children and providing backpacks filled with school supplies
to students in need on behalf of Middletown Cares; she has spent many
hours sitting outside ShopRite in Middletown, New York, passing out
school supply wish lists to shoppers heading into the store, and then
collecting the supplies and filling the backpacks; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Laurene Sandstrom has participated in Middletown
Care's Warm and Cozy Program to provide warm clothing and Thanksgiving
dinners to people in need; she also helps children participate in youth
fishing events, hooking worms on fishing poles and releasing fish that
were caught; and
WHEREAS, Laurene Sandstrom has also participated as a member of the
TEAM Newburgh Leadership Council helping to organize Newburgh Speaks
Out, providing children with an opportunity to speak to community lead-
ers about problems they face daily, including living in poverty and
confronting drug dealers on the street; and
WHEREAS, Laurene Sandstrom is the Co-Founder and Chair of the 1st
Lieutenant Louis Allen Foundation, which raises scholarship money for
high school students and provides other resources for people in need;
she also serves on the planning committees for both the Tuskegee Airmen
and Nurse Appreciation weeks; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Laurene Sandstrom has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Laurene Sandstrom 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 Laurene Sandstrom upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Youth Bureau; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Laurene Sandstrom.