LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the eighth Annual Artrageous Art
Auction and Gala Dinner

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those of historic and artistic significance whose creative talents have
contributed to the cultural enrichment of our communities and our
Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
eighth Annual Artrageous Art Auction and Gala Dinner, to be celebrated
on Monday, May 11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Artrageous is a unique fundraising event benefiting foster
children through art; kids residing in foster care and a kids committee
collaborate with a dynamic group of artists to create artwork for
auction; and
WHEREAS, This spectacular event will show the original artwork
created, along with donated works of art; funds raised will benefit the
Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families (EGSCF); and
WHEREAS, For more than 75 years, EGSCF has been serving and protecting
children residing in foster care in New York City; today, it is consid-
ered one of the top foster care agencies in the area; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the eighth Annual Artrageous Art Auction and Gala Dinner;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families Agency,
and Linda Argila, President, Solutions from the Heart.