LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Verizon Foundation upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Outstanding Corporate Sponsor Award from the
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York on November 19, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
organizations and individuals who 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 commend
the Verizon Foundation upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding
Corporate Sponsor Award from the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New
York at its Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Thursday, November 19,
2009, at Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New
York is to ensure people with seizures are able to participate in all
life experiences and to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through
services, education, advocacy and research; and
WHEREAS, As everyday residents of Northeastern New York face the phys-
ical, emotional and social uncertainties of epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foun-
dation is there to help those with epilepsy to grow to become happy,
self-confident and productive adults, by offering them, as well as their
friends, families and caregivers a variety of programs; and
WHEREAS, The Verizon Foundation has been an extraordinary partner for
the Epilepsy Foundation's Annual Bowl for Epilepsy; many of its employ-
ees participate in this event, and the Verizon Foundation matches all
contributions raised by their employees; over the past six years, they
have had extremely successful campaigns; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Verizon Foundation, for its unwavering commitment to the
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, as it provides an uncom-
promising standard of excellence in the delivery of superlative communi-
ty service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organiza-
tions which enhance the well-being and vitality of the community and
have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Verizon Foundation upon the occasion of receiving the
Outstanding Corporate Sponsor Award from the Epilepsy Foundation of
Northeastern New York on November 19, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Verizon Foundation.