LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Mental Health Association in
Orange County, Inc. upon the occasion of its 2012 Silver Ball on Febru-
ary 4, 2012

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 who would devote themselves 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 commend
the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. upon the occasion
of its 2012 Silver Ball to be held at the Round Hill House, Washington-
ville, New York, on Saturday, February 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. (MHA) seeks
to promote the positive mental health and emotional well-being of Orange
County residents, working towards reducing the stigma of mental illness
and developmental disabilities, and providing support to victims of
sexual assault and other crimes; and
WHEREAS, In partnership with service recipients, families, volunteers
and the community, MHA strives to fulfill its mission through culturally
competent advocacy, direct services, public education, and responsive-
ness in times of community emergency; and
WHEREAS, The MHA family shares a system of values and behaviors that
recognizes and respects the presence and contributions of all diverse
groups, with the belief that every person is to be treated with dignity,
respect, compassion and acceptance; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing 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
commend the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. upon the
occasion of its 2012 Silver Ball on February 4, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc., 73
James P. Kelly Way, Middletown, New York 10940.