LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Mental
Health Association in Ulster County, Inc., May 19, 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 50th
Anniversary of the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at
the MHA 50th Anniversary Open House Reception to be held at the Clifford
Beers Center in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. (MHA)
was chartered as a not-for-profit organization in 1959 by a group of
physicians and concerned individuals to develop a coordinated citizens'
movement to promote mental health and to work toward improved care and
treatment for persons with mental illness; and
WHEREAS, The mission of MHA is to engage all people in optimal mental
health by providing innovative programs and services to heal, prevent,
educate, and advocate; to achieve its mission, it sponsors a variety of
educational, advocacy and service programs, including mental health
education, rehabilitation, residential services, family and youth
support services and therapeutic foster care; and
WHEREAS, One of 340 chapters affiliated with Mental Health America and
the Mental Health Association in New York State, MHA envisions a respon-
sible and respectful society where the stigma of mental illness is elim-
inated; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious 50th Anniversary presents a unique opportu-
nity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc., and to congratulate it
on its achievements and progress; 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 50th Anniversary of the Mental Health Association in
Ulster County, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.