LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Good Shepherd Services upon the occasion
of being the inaugural recipient of a special annual award given by
Middle School 206 on June 20, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those organizations of commitment and high achievement whose
purpose and endeavors have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence
in the education of the youth of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Good
Shepherd Services upon the occasion of being the inaugural recipient of
a special annual award given by Middle School 206 at its Third Annual
Health and Multicultural Community Fair on June 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A non-profit organization, Good Shepherd Services has been
organizing after-school co-curricula, extra-curricular and enrichment
programs at Middle School 206 in the Bronx for more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, Organizations which seek to enhance the education of our
youngest students help to provide children a solid knowledge base upon
which to build their future studies; the success enjoyed by Good
Shepherd Services is in direct correlation to the efforts of the many
individuals who have supported its development over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff at Good
Shepherd Services, whose involvement is and has always been character-
ized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncom-
promising standard of excellence in all of their efforts on behalf of
the organization and the population 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; and
WHEREAS, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its
highest commendation to Good Shepherd Services for its dedication and
commitment to the children, school and community in the creation of a
better world for the children of tomorrow; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Good Shepherd Services upon the occasion of being the inaugural
recipient of a special annual award given by Middle School 206 on June
20, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Good Shepherd Services.