LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending JoAnne Gurda upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2013 Human Rights Award by the Orange
County Human Rights Commission on April 11, 2013

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 organizations
and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend JoAnne Gurda upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2013 Human Rights Award by the Orange County Human Rights Commis-
sion, to be celebrated at its 18th Annual Awards Dinner at The Foun-
tains, Middletown, New York, on Thursday, April 11, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Human Rights Commission was established in
1970 to serve the citizens of Orange County; its primary objectives
include the fostering of mutual respect and understanding among all
racial, religious and ethnic groups in the County; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Annual Awards Dinner the Orange County Human
Rights Commission proudly honors those who support and help to further
its objectives of mutual respect and understanding among all citizens of
the County; and
WHEREAS, JoAnne Gurda of Campbell Hall, New York, is a leader in the
development of the Neighborhood Resource Center and the Center for Hope,
both of Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, The first offers residents an opportunity to have their
health and human services needs met within a single building while the
latter provides Newburgh's at-risk children with a safe haven during the
out-of-school hours; 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
applaud the Orange County Human Rights Commission for its efforts to
foster understanding and pride of community and to commend JoAnne Gurda
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2013 Human
Rights Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to JoAnne Gurda.