LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Camp Venture upon the occasion of its
40th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Camp
Venture upon the occasion of its 40th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, A not-for-profit provider of family-like care and services to
children and adults with developmental disabilities, Camp Venture has
been a cornerstone of the Rockland County, New York community since
1969; and
WHEREAS, Founded and still largely directed by families, Camp Venture
views care from a family perspective, attempting to be not only profes-
sional, but also personal in the wide range of programs and services it
offers to meet nearly any need or preference across the developmental
disability spectrum; and
WHEREAS, Camp Venture is not only a service provider, but also an
advocacy organization and a local charity with a history of bringing
people together to do good work on behalf of special people; and
WHEREAS, Today, Camp Venture has a staff of nearly 600 that serve
approximately 1,200 children and adults with developmental disabilities
at over 30 program sites located across Rockland County; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by Camp Venture is in direct correlation
to the efforts of the many individuals who have supported the develop-
ment of this outstanding organization over the last 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff and volun-
teers at Camp Venture, whose involvement is and has always been charac-
terized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an
uncompromising standard of excellence in all of their efforts on behalf
of the organization and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Camp Venture upon the occasion of is 40th Anniversary, fully
confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling success which has
so characterized its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Camp Venture.