Senate Resolution No. 4213

BY: Senator LARKIN

COMMEMORATING the 30th Anniversary of Hospice of
Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan
Counties, Inc., to be celebrated at its Pearl Gala on Saturday, March
24, 2018, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; 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, The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a
patient's life by offering comfort and dignity; this care is provided by
a team of specially trained professionals, volunteers and family
members; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Hospice 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 as well as the patient's family; and

WHEREAS, Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. was
incorporated in 1988, as an outgrowth of an initial effort in 1981 by
three community nurses to provide much needed support to individuals
with terminal illnesses; and

WHEREAS, Certified by the New York State Department of Health and
The Joint Commission, Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties provides
end of life palliative care in the home, hospital, nursing home, group
home, adult care facility or the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence,
located in Newburgh; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, Hospice of Orange and
Sullivan Counties is the leading community resource for providing
patients and families with compassionate physical, emotional and
spiritual end of life care with comfort, dignity and respect; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 30-year history, Hospice of Orange
and Sullivan Counties has demonstrated continuous service to the
residents and communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties is
in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff and volunteers, 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 the organization and the
community it serves; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Hospice of Orange and
Sullivan Counties; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals 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
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan
Counties, Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.