LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sullivan Renaissance upon the occasion
of hosting its Annual Conference and Exposition on March 9, 2013, and
recognizing 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 who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sullivan Renaissance upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Conference
and Exposition, to be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Ferndale, New
York, and to recognize the honorees of the evening; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community devel-
opment program which provides communities in Sullivan County with fund-
ing for beautification projects; and
WHEREAS, At their Annual Conference and Exposition, Sullivan Renais-
sance will present its 2013 Sullivan First Achievement Awards to those
illustrious businesses, organizations, and individuals who have emulated
their core mission to enhance the appearance of Sullivan County, while
building a sense of pride and spirit in the community; and
WHEREAS, The business recipients of the 2013 Sullivan First Achieve-
ment Awards are: Monticello Farm Home & Garden, for its ongoing support
of Sullivan Renaissance projects and contributions toward community
beautification efforts; Kohl's Cares Associates in Action, for its
corporate volunteerism and the time the staff has dedicated to Wurtsboro
and community projects throughout Sullivan County; The Sullivan Hotel,
for its continued enhancements, landscaping efforts and building reno-
vations at the Hotel in Rock Hill; and Thunder 102/Bold Gold Media
located in Liberty, for its ongoing support of the Sullivan Renaissance
program and for its generous donation of radio time; and
WHEREAS, The organizations which will receive 2013 Sullivan First
Achievement Awards are: Callicoon Business Association, for its unwaver-
ing commitment and dedication to beautification efforts in the Hamlet of
Callicoon and for overcoming recent obstacles; and Jim Steinberg & the
Monticello Department of Public Works, for their ongoing commitment to
beautification efforts in the Village of Monticello, and for tireless
support to volunteers and Renaissance projects over the years; and
WHEREAS, The individuals to be honored with a 2013 Sullivan First
Achievement Award are: Etta Barbanti, for her commitment to volunteer
activities and tireless dedication to beautification efforts in the
Village of Liberty; Nancy Levine, for her long-term volunteerism with
Swan Lake Renaissance and for leadership in the community, and Roscoe
School Superintendent John Evans, for his outstanding and ongoing
commitment to engage youth in Sullivan Renaissance community projects;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations 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
commend Sullivan Renaissance upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Conference and Exposition on March 9, 2013, and to recognize the hono-
rees of the evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sullivan Renaissance and the aforementioned honorees.