LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Rock-
land Family Shelter

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 which 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 commem-
orate the 30th Anniversary of the Rockland Family Shelter on Saturday,
June 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Rockland Family Shelter is a private non-profit grassroots
organization, dedicated to serving domestic violence and sexual assault
victims and their families; through direct services, education, advoca-
cy, agency consultation and leadership in coordinated community action,
we work to create a community where women and children can live with
dignity and equality, free from abuse; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, community members in Rockland joined to form the
Rockland Coalition Against Domestic Violence; two years later in 1979,
through the coalition's work, Rockland Family Shelter was established,
opening a crisis hotline and emergency shelter; the Shelter offers a
haven to women and children fleeing domestic violence and the hotline
provides 24-hour access to information and support; and
WHEREAS, A leader in the fight to end violence, Rockland Family Shel-
ter has received national, state and local recognition for its work and
innovative programs; it has earned numerous awards, including: the Asian
Women's Alliance for Kinship and Equality (A.W.A.K.E) Award; the Police
Chiefs Association of Rockland County Award; the Martin Luther King
Multi-Purpose Center Award; the Pinnacle Award by the Rockland Business
Association; and the Distinguished Services Award by the County of Rock-
land; 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
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Rockland Family Shelter; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Rockland Family Shelter.