LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Maple
Terrace Senior Housing, New Rochelle, New York, May 27, 2009

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 25th
Anniversary of Maple Terrace Senior Housing, New Rochelle, New York, to
be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Maple Terrace Senior Housing in New Rochelle, New York, is a
100 unit, 100 percent Section 8, non-profit senior citizen building
owned by the New Rochelle Interfaith Dwelling Corporation; it has been
managed by Community Housing Management Corporation since it opened in
1984; and
WHEREAS, Developed under the HUD Section 202 program in concert with
the City of New Rochelle, New York, Maple Terrace represents one of this
nation's most successful, truly affordable, housing programs for low
income senior citizens; the rents at Maple Terrace are limited to 30
percent of a resident's income; and
WHEREAS, Maple Terrace Senior Housing in New Rochelle, New York, has
been an unqualified success as a role model for providing low income
senior citizens with clean, decent and affordable housing in which to
spend their golden years; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious 25th Anniversary presents a unique opportu-
nity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Maple
Terrace Senior Housing, New, Rochelle, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which serve to bring
people together for such constructive and beneficial purposes, are
brought to our attention, they should be recognized 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 the 25th Anniversary of the Maple Terrace Senior Hous-
ing, New Rochelle, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Maple Terrace Senior Housing, 55 Maple Avenue, New
Rochelle, New York.