LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland
County, Inc. upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary on May 16, 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 who would devote themselves 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 commend
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, Inc. upon the occasion of
its 25th Anniversary to be celebrated on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at
Riverspace Arts Theater, Nyack, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Rockland County has made a positive difference in the lives
of children, helping them to achieve their highest potential through
professionally supported one-to-one relationships with committed volun-
teer mentors resulting in confident, competent, and caring individuals;
and
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is recognized as
the lead provider of long-term, one-to-one mentoring throughout the
Rockland region; it operates its service as a preventative approach for
low to high risk children and youth between the ages of 4 - 18 years of
age living in single parent homes through formal, high quality, off-site
mentoring partnerships with fully screened, qualified, professionally
supported volunteer adult mentors; and
WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland
County has provided a full-service mentoring program advocating change
as a proven and effective tool for transforming the lives of Rockland
County's children, youth and their families; and
WHEREAS, A symbol of hope in the community, the success enjoyed by Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is in direct correlation to the
efforts of the many individuals and volunteers who have supported the
development of the organization over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland
County's superbly-skilled staff and administration, whose involvement is
and has always been characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbri-
dled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all of
their efforts on behalf of the Big Brothers Big Sisters and the popu-
lation 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
commend Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, Inc. upon the occa-
sion of its 25th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, Inc.