LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Association for the Help of
Retarded Children Nassau upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anni-
versary on September 24, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those indi-
viduals and organizations whose singular purpose is the care and welfare
of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) Nassau upon the
occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary at a special luncheon to be
held on Thursday, September 24, 2009, in the Mansion at AHRC, Brook-
ville, New York; and
WHEREAS, The mission of AHRC is to teach, support and advocate for
children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabili-
ties to make life choices, exercise independence and develop responsi-
bility; and
WHEREAS, AHRC Nassau encourages all individuals to fulfill their
dreams and become productive members of the community; this is accom-
plished by providing an array of individual and family supports; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, AHRC Nassau has been a
leader in providing the highest quality services in Nassau county for
all people from birth through adulthood who have disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The administration as well as the staff members of AHRC
Nassau are deeply committed to providing the best services for all indi-
viduals with disabilities and to treat them with the dignity, respect
and acceptance that is the right of every person; and
WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations which bring greater awareness
to health issues, and assist people with developmental disabilities in
their quest for dignity and independence, are a great benefit to the
health and welfare of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to salute AHRC Nassau for its long history of purposeful endeavor
which has greatly benefited its community, and to wish this worthy
organization continued success in future years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Association for the Help of Retarded Children Nassau upon
the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary on September 24, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Association for the Help of Retarded Children Nassau.