LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
and the YWCA Orange County upon the occasion of celebrating the 21st
Anniversary of its Tribute to Women of Achievement of Orange County, and
applauding the honorees of the evening

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 Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County upon the
occasion of celebrating the 21st Anniversary of its Tribute to Women of
Achievement of Orange County, and to applaud the honorees of the even-
ing, to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Anthony's Pier 9 in
New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Now in its 21st year, the Tribute honors women in Orange
County who have made a difference in their community through their
professional, personal, or school-based activities; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1992, the Tribute has recognized more
than 200 women from throughout Orange County; and
WHEREAS, A 21 year collaboration between the Girl Scouts Heart of the
Hudson and YWCA Orange County, the Tribute recognizes women who exempli-
fy the ideals of these two outstanding organizations; and
WHEREAS, This year, the 21st Anniversary Tribute to Women of Achieve-
ment of Orange County will bestow its distinguished awards to the
following honorees: Arts - Dawn Ansbro; Business - Susan Crocker;
Education - Beverly Braxton; Health Care - Jean Hudson, MD; Human
Services - Dawn Wilkin; Public Service - Nancy Proyect; Young Woman of
the Future - Erin Rose Collins; and Volunteerism - Anita Manley; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County
upon the occasion of celebrating the 21st Anniversary of its Tribute to
Women of Achievement of Orange County, and to applaud the honorees of
the evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, the YWCA Orange County,
and the aforementioned honorees.