2009-J3599
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Always There Home Care upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary on January 27, 2010
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions of distinction 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
Always There Home Care upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Anni-
versary on Wednesday, January 27, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The day's festivities will commence with the Official Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony at Always There Home Care's new offices located at 918
Ulster Avenue in Kingston, New York; the day will proceed with an open
house and escorted tours of the new facility; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1970, as a not-for-profit organization, Always
There Home Care provides skilled in-home health services, compassionate
personal care and innovative adult day programs to residents of Ulster
County; its number one goal is to help local residents and their fami-
lies live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, Always There Home Care is committed to assisting residents of
all ages of the mid-Hudson Valley to regain optimum health, to remain at
home and to prevent premature and recurring institutionalization by
providing home care, health care and individual quality of life services
in the community; and
WHEREAS, At home, its professional, caring staff provides a wide-array
of services to: individuals of all ages in need of short or long-term
home health services, seniors, new mothers, physically or mentally disa-
bled individuals, people coping with mental health issues, home-bound
individuals, as well as a wide range of other individuals requiring
home-based care; and
WHEREAS, In the community, Always There Home Care offers two adult day
programs in Kingston and Ellenville that provide: a safe, structured
day-time environment for senior adults and adults with disabilities,
respite for the caregivers of senior adults, and numerous opportunities
for socialization, engaging activities and exercise that provide mental
stimulation and promote physical well-being for seniors; and
WHEREAS, Always There Home Care provides the highest level of skilled
in-home health services, compassionate personal care and adult day
programs regardless of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, diagnosis, disability, creed or source of payment; and
WHEREAS, The success of Always There Home Care is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of its superb staff and administration, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the popu-
lation it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly 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 Always There Home Care upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th
Anniversary on January 27, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Always There Home Care.