LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
upon the occasion of observing the first Annual County Day of Recogni-
tion for National Service on April 7, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals from across
the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service
to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Retired Senior Volunteer Program upon the occasion of observing the
first Annual County Day of Recognition for National Service on April 7,
2015; and
WHEREAS, Participating in County Day of Recognition for National
Service will highlight the impact of citizen service, show support for
nonprofit and national service groups such as Sullivan County's local
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and inspire more residents to
serve in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Every day, in counties across America, national service is
tackling tough problems and strengthening communities; on April 7, 2015,
county leaders from across the nation will recognize the impact of
Senior Corps and AmeriCorps; and
WHEREAS, The mission of County Day of Recognition for National
Service, led by the National Association of Counties and the Corporation
for National and Community Service (CNCS) is to highlight the impact of
national service and to inspire more citizens to serve; and
WHEREAS, As the federal agency for national service and volunteering,
CNCS annually engages five million citizens in service at more than
60,000 locations; and
WHEREAS, In Sullivan County, under the leadership of RSVP Project
Director Caryn Mathews and Sullivan County Office for the Aging, there
are over 280 senior volunteers who serve at 40 local non-profits and
have volunteered over 65,000 hours; and
WHEREAS, Through AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, the Social Innovation Fund
and other programs, CNCS leverages federal and private funds to support
organizations that achieve measurable results where the need is great-
est; and
WHEREAS, Whether supporting food banks and homeless shelters, restor-
ing parks, building homes, providing health services, strengthening
public safety and juvenile justice services, or managing community
volunteers, national service members help local leaders tackle tough
problems; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; 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 the Retired Senior Volunteer Program upon the occasion of
observing the first Annual County Day of Recognition for National
Service on April 7, 2015; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Caryn Mathews, Project Director, Retired Senior Volunteer
Program.