LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim February 1, 2010, as Community Health Day in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge its endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Every first Friday of February since 1988, a group of employ-
ees known as Educators Totally Committed has addressed the continuing
needs of the poor with ongoing efforts by emphasizing a three-point
program of awareness, commitment and action; and
WHEREAS, Comprised of school personnel from both the Kenmore and
Clarence school districts, Educators Totally Committed calls public
attention to the plight of the less fortunate, involves students in a
socially-relevant project and raises funds for organizations which care
for the poor in the Western New York area; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 22 years, Educators Totally Committed has
raised over $750,000, which has been donated to agencies in Western New
York to help the less fortunate in the region; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Educators Totally Committed has been working
with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organiza-
tion to have the first Friday in February of each year proclaimed as a
world-wide school day to help people in need; 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
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim February 1, 2010, as
Community Health Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of New York State,
and Educators Totally Committed.