LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance on April 17, 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 the
Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island upon the occasion of its 25th Anni-
versary Dinner Dance at Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park on
April 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In 1953, the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island was founded
by a group of parents who were determined to see their children lead
productive, satisfying lives; today, it provides education, counseling
and residential care to Long Island residents with epilepsy, develop-
mental disabilities and related conditions; and
WHEREAS, The multidisciplinary team at the Epilepsy Foundation of Long
Island provides a complete program geared toward individuals living with
epilepsy and their families; and
WHEREAS, The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island offers a wide range of
support and counseling services, including individual, family and group
counseling; a neurological assessment and diagnostic center; psychiatric
consultations and evaluations; relationship counseling; family, chil-
dren, teen, adult and professional groups; liaison and referral assist-
ance to community agencies and local hospitals; stress reduction tech-
niques; and vocational counseling; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island believes
that education leads to understanding and acceptance and seeks to commu-
nicate with all people who have seizure disorders; it works to educate
teachers, health care professionals, corporations and the general public
about treatment and consequences of epilepsy; and
WHEREAS, Some of the programs that the Epilepsy Foundation of Long
Island offers include: The Seizure Smart Program, which reaches out to
students and teachers to combat the stigma and misinformation surround-
ing epilepsy; and Kids on the Block, a puppet show about epilepsy that
is performed in elementary schools throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island Day Programs help
people with epilepsy and related conditions develop independent living
skills and social behavior; it focuses on three areas, Day Treatment,
Day Habilitation and the Saturday Respite Program; and
WHEREAS, The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island also operates 12
supervised group living facilities for adults with developmental disa-
bilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties which accommodate 112 individ-
uals; 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
honor the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island upon the occasion of its
25th Anniversary Dinner Dance on April 17, 2009, and to wish this illus-
trious organization continued success in all of its future endeavors;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island.