LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Larry Neals upon the occasion of his
designation for special honor at the Fedcap Words about Work! Awards
ceremony on April 22, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those extraordinary individuals whose spirit and determi-
nation are an inspiration to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Larry Neals upon the occasion of his designation for special honor at
the Fedcap Words about Work! Awards ceremony on April 22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A visually impaired Fedcap graduate, Larry Neals is a member
of Chelton Loft, a clubhouse program for adults with a history of mental
illness, and is well on his way to building a lifetime of independence
and self-reliance; and
WHEREAS, Larry Neals currently is responsible for shredding confiden-
tial documents for Fedcap's Office Services division in Chelsea, one of
over 1,000 jobs the company provides for people with disabilities and
other barriers in the New York City area; and
WHEREAS, A role model for many who face similar obstacles, Larry Neals
embodies the true American spirit, demonstrating personal courage and
determination, while making his dream of independence a reality; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Larry Neals and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Larry Neals upon the occasion of his designation for special
honor at the Fedcap Words about Work! Awards ceremony on April 22, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Larry Neals.