LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 55th Anniversary of ARC of
Rockland

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 55th Anniversary of ARC of Rockland; and
WHEREAS, A non-profit organization dedicated to "Creating A Lifetime
of Abilities For People with Developmental Disabilities," ARC of Rock-
land was founded 55 years ago by a group of caring parents and now
serves more than 1000 individuals with developmental disabilities from
birth through the senior years at its 31 facilities throughout the
region; and
WHEREAS, These facilities are comprised of 26 residential facilities,
four day program satellites and a medical clinic, which provide career
services, day habilitation, residential services, family support and
clinical services, as well as respite services for adults and children;
and
WHEREAS, With a professional staff of 600 plus, ARC of Rockland
continues to provide services and support with the compassion and dedi-
cation upon which it was built, setting a standard of excellence for the
services it provides to people with developmental disabilities of all
ages; and
WHEREAS, In addition, ARC of Rockland informs and educates the publ-
ic-at-large concerning the abilities of people with developmental disa-
bilities and is a resource for information regarding advances in the
fields of medicine, education and law as they relate to people with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, A vibrant and well respected member of the human services
industry within the Rockland County community, ARC of Rockland recog-
nizes the value of every individual it serves and understands that each
person is a member of a unique family unit and is the go-to agency
regarding all things relevant to people with developmental disabilities;
and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by ARC of Rockland is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of the many individuals, past and present, who
have supported its progress over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff at ARC of
Rockland, whose involvement is and has always been characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all of their efforts on behalf of the organ-
ization 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 55th Anniversary of ARC of Rockland, fully confident
that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling success which has so char-
acterized its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to ARC of Rockland.