LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rita Hubbard Robinson upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic
and Cultural Club on April 24, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those indi-
viduals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rita
Hubbard Robinson upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club, to be celebrated
at its Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Salvatore's
Italian Gardens, Lancaster, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club hosts an Annual
Scholarship Gala to support the Mary B. Talbert Scholarship Fund, which
provides college tuition assistance to students graduating from a
Buffalo Public School; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club is
recognizing outstanding health care professionals in Western New York
for their extraordinary service; and
WHEREAS, As the Director of community health education and outreach
for Erie County Medical Center, Rita Hubbard Robinson has been tireless-
ly dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of her community;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to her professional work, Rita Hubbard Robinson
serves as the Chairwoman of the Health Equity Coalition of the P2 Colla-
borative of Western New York and co-Chairwoman of the "Let's Get Moving"
Health Symposium Campaign; and
WHEREAS, Rita Hubbard Robinson also hosts the weekly Great Lakes
Health radio program, and is an organizer of the farmers market which
operates near Erie County Medical Cener; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and responsibil-
ities, Rita Hubbard Robinson's ongoing efforts and notable achievements
have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her
community; and
WHEREAS, The success of Erie County Medical Center is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of Rita Hubbard Robinson, whose involvement is,
and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of this vital institution and the community it
serves; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Rita Hubbard Robinson 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 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
honor Rita Hubbard Robinson upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club on
April 24, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rita Hubbard Robinson.