LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 36th Anniversary of the Allen
Community Senior Citizens Center to be celebrated March 25, 2010

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens in their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 36th
Anniversary of the Allen Community Senior Citizens Center, Jamaica, New
York, to be celebrated with a luncheon at the Center on Thursday, March
25, 2010; this year's theme is "Seniors Making Strides", and the keynote
speaker is Lauren Grey-Outlaw, the president of Community programs; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Director, Aurelia Workman, the
Allen Community Senior Citizens Center provides an array of services for
the elderly of the South East Queens area; and
WHEREAS, Above all, the Allen Community Senior Citizens Center is a
place where seniors are able to find enriching fellowship with services
provided for their age; and
WHEREAS, The Allen Community Senior Citizens Center is a retreat for
those seniors seeking friendship and companionship with their peers; and
WHEREAS, Since 1982, the Allen Community Senior Citizens Center has
had a significant impact on the seniors within the Jamaica community;
there are a host of planned activities, such as regularly scheduled
birthday celebrations, as well as day and overnight trips for the
members; and
WHEREAS, Transportation to and from the senior center is provided
three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the seniors
who reside in the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, The Allen Community Senior Citizens Center also provides hot
lunches on a daily basis for all interested seniors across the city; and
WHEREAS, The staff embraces each of the members with warmth and
compassion, striving to create a community that feels like home to all
those who spend time at the Center; and
WHEREAS, This significant milestone is an excellent opportunity to
recognize the special contributions of the Allen Community Senior Citi-
zens Center and the dedicated individuals who strive to better the qual-
ity of life for senior citizens in the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
celebrate the legacy of New York's senior citizens who have experienced
tumultuous changes in the 20th Century, including the dawn of the nucle-
ar age, the rise of the computer, and the proliferation of the automo-
bile, television, technology and so many other innovations of the Ameri-
can spirit, and who now represent a great and willing source of
knowledge available to our great State of New York; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 36th Anniversary of the Allen Community Senior Citizens
Center to be celebrated March 25, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Allen Community Senior Citizens Center, 166-01 Linden
Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434.