The 2017 Human Rights Commission Honorees: Christopher D. Watkins, Esq., Rev. Chris J. Antal, Abdullah N. Rahaman II, Dr. Ronald Israelski and Lana Williams-Scott were recognized at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus offers remarks for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Addullah N. Rahaman II receives his award from OC Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

OC Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook presented Honoree Dr. Ronald Israelski with his award during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Rev. Chris J. Antal receives his award from OC Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Lana Williams-Scott receives her award from Patricia Claiborne during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Christopher D. Watkins, Esq. (center) receives his award from OC Human Rights Commissioners Nadia Allen and Nolly Climes during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Human Rights Commissioner Nolly Climes opens the program for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Temple Beth Jacob of Newburgh Rabbi Larry Freedman offers the Invocation for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner was held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Christopher D. Watkins, Esq. was honored during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dr. Ronald Israelski was honored during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Abdullah N. Rahaman II was honored during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Human Rights Commissioner Nadia Allen introduced honoree Christopher D. Watkins during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts offered the entertainment for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Christopher D. Watkins, Esq. was honored during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Patricia Claiborne introduced honoree Lana Williams-Scott during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Lana Williams-Scott offers remarks during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Lana Williams-Scott receives her award from Patricia Claiborne during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook and O.C. Human Rights Commission Esecutive Director Inaudy Esposito at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Human Rights Commission Executive Director Inaudy Esposito and NYS Assemblyman James Skoufis at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Abdullah Rahaman, OC Human Rights Commission Executive Director Inaudy Esposito, OC Executive Steven Neuhaus, Honoree Dr. Ronald Israelski, NYS Asseblman James Skoufis and Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook pose for a picture during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook and Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Abdullah Rahaman, OC Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook, OC Human Rights Commission Executive Director Inaudy Esposito, OC Executive Steven Neuhaus, Honoree Dr. Ronald Israelski, and NYS Asseblman James Skoufis pose for a picture during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Lana Williams-Scott with members of Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Rev. Chris J. Antal receives his award from OC Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Dr Ronald Israelski receives his award from Commissioner Nolly Climes and Commission Chair Fred Cook during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Addullah N. Rahaman II receives his award from OC Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

OC Human Rights Commission Chair Fred Cook offers closing remarks for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Dcn. Vonnie Hubbard offers the Benediction for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Abdullah Rahaman, OC Legislator Jeffrey D. Berkman, Honoree Dr. Ronald Israelski, OC Human Rights Commission Executive Director Inaudy Esposito, Honoree Lana Williams-Scott and OC Legislator James Kulisek at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

OC Legislator Jeffrey D. Berkman, OC Human Rights Commission Nadia Allen and OC Legislator James Kulisek at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

honoree Rev. Chris Antal, Honoree Abdullah Rahaman, OC Legislator Jeffrey D. Berkman, Honoree Dr. Ronald Israelski, Honoree Lana Williams-Scott, OC Human Rights Commission Executive Director Inaudy Esposito and OC Legislator James Kulisek at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree abdullah N. Rahaman II with one of his students during the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honorees Dr. Ronald Israelski and Lana Williams-Scott at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The 2017 Human Rights Commission Honorees: Christopher D. Watkins, Esq., Rev. Chris J. Antal, Abdullah N. Rahaman II, Dr. Ronald Israelski and Lana Williams-Scott were recognized at the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts offered the entertainment for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts offered the entertainment for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts offered the entertainment for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts offered the entertainment for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts offered the entertainment for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts offered the entertainment for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus offers remarks for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus offers remarks for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus offers remarks for the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Judge Robert Onofry attended the 22nd Annual Orange County Human Rights Commission Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown. Hudson Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.