LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Orange County Rural Development
Advisory Corporation upon the occasion of its 30th Anniversary cele-
bration and congratulating 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 that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Orange County Rural Development Advisory Corporation upon the occa-
sion of its 30th Anniversary celebration and congratulate the honorees
of the evening; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Wednes-
day, March 20, 2013, at the Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Since 1983, the Orange County Rural Development Advisory
Corporation (RDAC) has rehabilitated or constructed more than 1,000
housing units and has been instrumental in assisting thousands of resi-
dents to obtain financing, mortgage restructuring and services to remain
in existing homes or apartments; and
WHEREAS, RDAC also assists locally-employed households and senior
citizens, administers various state and federal housing grant programs
and offers counseling services; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding honorees at the 30th Anniversary celebration
of the Orange County Rural Development Advisory Corporation are: Larry
and Ken Regan, and the Walden Savings Bank; they are to be the distin-
guished recipients of the Alice Dickinson Legacy Award which embodies
Alice Dickinson's passion and devotion to RDAC and the entire Orange
County community; and
WHEREAS, Larry and Ken Regan have co-developed more than 275 afforda-
ble housing units with RDAC; they have been a tremendous asset to the
RDAC and its mission; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Larry and Ken Regan have displayed in
their efforts on behalf of RDAC; and
WHEREAS, Walden Savings Bank has supported every effort that RDAC has
made to provide financial literacy and foreclosure prevention to the
community; it was the first bank to enroll in RDAC's "3000 Ways to
Sustain" campaign; and
WHEREAS, The occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Orange County
Rural Development Advisory Corporation presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Corporation
and to its distinguished honorees; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to organizations and individuals who serve to bring people together for
the united purpose of actively pursuing improvements in their communi-
ties; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Orange County Rural Development Advisory Corporation upon
the occasion of its 30th Anniversary celebration and congratulate the
honorees of the evening; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Orange County Rural Development Advisory Corporation, and
to Larry and Ken Regan, and the Walden Savings Bank.