LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating and paying tribute to the Adelphi
New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program upon the
occasion of its 30th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
certain organizations which, because of their diligence, compassionate
commitment and humanitarian endeavors, enhance the basic humanity among
us all and merit special commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to recog-
nize and applaud the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline
and Support Program for its dedication and to commemorate the observa-
tion of its 30th Anniversary of service; and
WHEREAS, At a time when breast cancer was feared and not generally
discussed, the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and
Support Program was established to offer emotional support and informa-
tion to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, It began in 1980 when the Adelphi University School of Social
Work provided a support group for women who had undergone a mastectomy;
and
WHEREAS, When the group ended, the women in the group, who had previ-
ously all felt very isolated, believed they had benefited so greatly
from participating in the group, they wanted to reach out to other
women, leading, in 1982, to the introduction of the Women to Women
Hotline with nine trained volunteers available for just seven hours a
week; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, the Hotline was expanded, offering information,
referrals, and emotional support to all of New York State as the Adelphi
New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, more than 100 trained and supervised volun-
teers, most of whom are breast cancer survivors, and professional social
work staff have provided these services to approximately 4,000 New York-
ers annually and, the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline
and Support Program, in addition, offers many other programs and
services as well; and
WHEREAS, Its Counseling Program has provided professional counseling
services to about 10,000 people and 500 support groups; through its
Educational Programs more than 60 Master of Social Work degree students
have been trained and at least 70 educational forums have been
conducted; its outstanding website has been visited by more than two
million people and, over its 30 years of illustrious service, the Adel-
phi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program has
reached 500,000 people through a variety of community workshops and
other outreach efforts; and
WHEREAS, The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and
Support Program, its staff and many volunteers have contributed signif-
icantly to the dramatic changes in public awareness and greater under-
standing of breast cancer since it was established; and
WHEREAS, The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and
Support Program has justly earned the many honors and awards it has
achieved as well as its long-standing reputation for excellence and for
setting a standard for others to follow and truly merits the appreci-
ation of all those who have benefited from its services; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate and honor the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer
Hotline and Support Program upon the occasion of its 30th Anniversary,

to recognize its long and sustained commitment to the health and welfare
of those it serves, and to pay tribute to all those who have given of
themselves to help fulfill its mission; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and
Support Program.