LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Providence House, Inc. upon the occasion
of hosting its Eighth Annual People of Hope Celebration and observing
its 30th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Providence House, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Eighth Annual
People of Hope Celebration and observing its 30th Anniversary on Thurs-
day, June 4, 2009, at The Water Club in New York City; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this fine event is to also recognize three
distinguished honorees; they include: Royce Mulholland, People of Hope
Award; Fran Sullivan, Foundress Award; and Meg Tym, Community Service
Award; and
WHEREAS, Providence House began in 1979 when four Sisters of St.
Joseph offered hospitality and a place to stay to a mother who was
coming out of prison and reuniting with her young child; many more moth-
ers and children have followed over the past 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Providence House, Inc.'s beginnings were very informal and
focused on providing shelter and a supportive environment to homeless,
formerly incarcerated women and their children; it has been guided by
values of hospitality, non-violence, compassion and community, and those
values continue to motivate the organization today; and
WHEREAS, Providence House is a not-for-profit organization which
accomplishes its mission one family at a time, through its programs and
services; these include transitional residences, transitional apart-
ments, parole resource centers and permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, The ultimate goal of Providence House, Inc. has been consist-
ent throughout its history -- to help women become self-sufficient and
recreate lives of stability for themselves and their children; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals 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
honor Providence House, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Eighth
Annual People of Hope Celebration and observing its 30th Anniversary;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Providence House, Inc. and its award recipients.