LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and
Alcohol upon the occasion of receiving the Open Door Award from Scars-
dale & Edgemont Family Counseling Service on May 5, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions of distinction whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of
others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol upon the occasion of
receiving the Open Door Award from Scarsdale & Edgemont Family Coun-
seling Service at its 16th Gourmet Galaxy Benefit to be held on Tuesday,
May 5, 2009, at the Westchester Country Club, Rye, New York; and
WHEREAS, Scarsdale & Edgemont Family Counseling Service (SFCS) is a
nationally accredited family service agency, offering individual, family
and couples therapy, older adult services and youth services; it is the
only community organization in the region with the sole purpose of
supporting family life and strengthening the community; and
WHEREAS, Serving the Scarsdale and Edgemont communities for the past
89 years, SFCS's Open Door Award reflects its mission and motto, "It
starts with an open door"; throughout its distinguished history, SFCS
has been committed to being an organization where no one who is in need
of services is ever turned away; and
WHEREAS, SFCS proudly bestows its prestigious Open Door Award upon the
Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol in recognition of its 25 years
of unwavering service to the young people of the community; and
WHEREAS, The Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol was formed in
1984, as a non-profit community action group concerned with the welfare
of youth; it is specially committed to educating young people and adults
about drugs and alcohol, promoting the development of drug-free habits
and attitudes, and offering resources to those whose lives are affected
by dependency; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and
Alcohol has included representatives of the Village and school adminis-
trations, the Youth Services Project and Family Counseling, the Police
Department, Clergy, the Chamber of Commerce, the Advisory Council and
Youth, the PTA, parents, as well as Middle School and High School
Students; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and
Alcohol is in direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals
and volunteers who have supported the development of the Task Force over
the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable is the Scarsdale Task Force's represen-
tatives, whose involvement is and always has been characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all of their efforts on behalf of the organ-
ization and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is with great admiration that this Legislative Body
applauds the efforts of all the individuals involved in this vital
organization which continues to proactively work for the health, safety
and future of our great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol upon the occasion
of receiving the Open Door Award from Scarsdale & Edgemont Family Coun-
seling Service on May 5, 2009; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol.