LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 17th Annual Trinity Institu-
tion-Homer Perkins Center Graduate Recognition Dinner on June 4, 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 commem-
orate the 17th Annual Trinity Institution-Homer Perkins Center Graduate
Recognition Dinner at the Crossgates Banquet House on June 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, At its 17th Annual Graduate Recognition Dinner, the Trinity
Institution-Homer Perkins Center will honor: Dr. Samuel Ciccio, a found-
ing member and first President of the Homer Perkins Center; John Coppo-
la, the Executive Director of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers;
and the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, In 1921, the Trinity Institution was incorporated by its
founder, the Reverend Creighton R. Storey, as a Community Center to meet
the many needs of the residents of the South End of Albany, New York;
and
WHEREAS, A 20-bed co-ed drug treatment facility licensed and funded by
the State of New York Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services,
the Homer Perkins Center was incorporated in 1992 and named in honor of
Homer Perkins, an Arbor Hill community leader who provided many years of
counsel and leadership to its residents; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, the Trinity Institution and the Homer Perkins Center
were merged to form Trinity Institution-Homer Perkins Center, a stronger
integrated multi-service agency; and
WHEREAS, The Trinity Institution-Homer Perkins Center is currently a
private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, social service agency devoted to
meeting many of the social, economic and educational needs of the commu-
nity, to improve the neighborhood as a setting for family life,
strengthen family life and to assist in the social and educational
development of children and youth; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 17th Annual Trinity Institution-Homer Perkins Center
Graduate Recognition Dinner on June 4, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Trinity Institution-Homer Perkins Center and to the
aforementioned honorees.