LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Diane Porter upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of a 2014 Public Health Award

WHEREAS, Individuals 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, Diane Porter has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Diane Porter
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a 2014 Public
Health Award on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in New York, New York; and
WHEREAS, Diane Porter is the Director of the Interfaith Medical Foun-
dation; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Diane Porter has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Diane Porter has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Diane Porter upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
a 2014 Public Health Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diane Porter.