LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the part-
nership of the Brooklyn Public Library's Business Library and SCORE NYC

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 15th Anniversary of the partnership of the Brooklyn Public
Library's Business Library and SCORE NYC; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at the Brooklyn Public
Library's Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Public Library's Business Library and SCORE NYC
joined forces in 1994 to help entrepreneurs more easily and expediently
obtain information and advice at a central location; and
WHEREAS, By complementing the Brooklyn Public Library's Business
Library's free access to small business resources with SCORE NYC's free
one-on-one consultation services, the partnership of the Brooklyn Public
Library's Business Library and SCORE NYC is a perfect fit; and
WHEREAS, Since 1943, the Business Library of the Brooklyn Public
Library has been supporting the needs of businesses and individuals by
providing free access to business and investment resources; corpo-
rations, small business owners, investors, employees, students and
entrepreneurs turn to it for up-to-date information on business in
Brooklyn, in New York City's four other boroughs, in New York State, in
the United States and around the world; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of the current Director, Ms. Susan
Phillis, the Business Library serves nearly 200,000 inquiries a year by
phone and in person; thousands of small business owners, entrepreneurs,
students, job seekers, investors and company employees use the library
to build their financial and personal success; and
WHEREAS, The Business Library partners with dozens of business assist-
ance organizations to offer special programs and networking opportu-
nities and has given foundational support to many new and developing
businesses; and
WHEREAS, The first SCORE center opened in Palo Alto, California, in
September 1992 with a vision of helping children make academic progress
in an engaging and motivating environment; it has been on a mission to
revolutionize education and help children achieve academic success in a
fun learning environment; and
WHEREAS, SCORE now operates nearly 80 centers in eight states and the
District of Columbia; it is most proud that it has helped make a differ-
ence in the lives of more than 450,000 children, helping them to learn
not just academic skills, but also to develop a lifelong love of learn-
ing; 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 recognized and applauded by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the partnership of the Brooklyn
Public Library's Business Library and SCORE NYC; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ms. Susan Phillis, Director, The Business Library, Brooklyn
Public Library and to SCORE NYC.