LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Heights and Hill Community Council
upon the occasion of hosting its annual "Look What's Cookin" benefit

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Heights
and Hill Community Council upon the occasion of hosting its annual "Look
What's Cookin" benefit, to be celebrated on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at
Brooklyn's Grace Church; and
WHEREAS, This year's honorees are Dr. Morrell and Mrs. Maria Avram;
the recipient of the Mary Ellen Critchlow Award for Service is Craig
Hammerman, District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 6; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, a group of clergy and interested community members
joined forces and created Heights and Hill Community Council with the
focus of helping to keep older neighbors fully woven into the fabric of
the community, preserving the local "small town in the big city" feel-
ing; Heights and Hill Community Council is committed to improving the
quality of life of older residents of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Through advocacy and various programs and services that
support and empower the elderly and their families, Heights and Hill
assists older Brooklynites to be independent and safe; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Heights and Hill Community Council
is in direct partnership with the community and a large network of other
public and private organizations; 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 our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Heights and Hill Community Council upon the occasion of
hosting its annual "Look What's Cookin" benefit; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Heights and Hill Community Council and to the aforemen-
tioned honorees.