LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
upon the occasion of receiving the Barrier Free Housing Award from the
Capital District Center for Independence on June 3, 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 honor
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless upon the occasion of receiving
the Barrier Free Housing Award from the Capital District Center for
Independence at its 12th Annual Celebration of Independence Awards
Luncheon on June 3, 2009, at the Albany Marriott in Colonie, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless is celebrating its
25th year of helping the homeless population of Albany County, as well
as low-income individuals and families who are on the brink of homeless-
ness; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1984 by the Council of Churches, Interfaith Part-
nership for the Homeless began as a small emergency shelter in the base-
ment of a church and has evolved into a shelter that houses 30 men and
women that is the only fully handicapped accessible shelter in the
region; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless opened
the first Drop in Center in Albany County and added a housing program in
2008 that currently has 10 units of affordable housing for homeless
individuals with a disability under construction; 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
honor Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless upon the occasion of
receiving the Barrier Free Housing Award from the Capital District
Center for Independence on June 3, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janine Robitaille, Executive Director of Interfaith Partner-
ship for the Homeless.