LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Hospice of
Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those organ-
izations within the State of New York which distinguish themselves
through outstanding professional behavior, and enduring commitment to
the community; 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 25th Anniversary of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties,
Inc., to be celebrated at its 2013 Silver Anniversary Ball on Saturday,
March 23, 2013, in New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. is a non-profit
organization headquartered in Newburgh, New York; it was incorporated in
1988 as an outgrowth of initial efforts in 1981 by three community nurs-
es to provide much-needed support to individuals with terminal
illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Hospice is a specialized concept of care designed to provide
comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting
illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments; and
WHEREAS, Hospice care neither hastens nor postpones death; its main
goal is to improve the quality of a patient's life by offering comfort
and dignity; and
WHEREAS, Hospice care is provided by a team-oriented group of special-
ly trained professionals, volunteers and family members; it addresses
all symptoms of a disease, with a special emphasis on controlling a
patient's pain and discomfort and also provides the emotional, social
and spiritual support for the patient and the patient's family; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Coun-
ties, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.