LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gilda's Club Capital Region New
York upon the occasion of its designation as a recipient of the Cham-
pions for Children of the Capital Region Award by the Northeast Parent
and Child Society

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 enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and
individuals that generously contribute 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 congratu-
late Gilda's Club Capital Region New York upon the occasion of its
designation as a recipient of the Champions for Children of the Capital
Region Award by the Northeast Parent and Child Society; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the Hilton
Garden Inn in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Northeast Parent and Child Society was formed on July 1,
1983, through the consolidation of the Children's Home of Schenectady
and Parkhurst Parent and Child Center; and
WHEREAS, The vision of the Northeast Parent and Child Society for
America is a country where every child is healthy, safe, and thriving;
where all children develop to their potential, supported by family and
community; where all children are nurtured, getting what they need to
succeed; and where all children grow into responsible adults who are
able to make positive contributions to family and society; its mission
is protecting children, preserving families, and strengthening the
communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, The most important assets of the Northeast Parent and Child
Society are: the thousands of children and families it loves, serves,
and learns from everyday; the inspired vision and community leadership
provided by its Board of Directors; the professional ability and self-
less dedication of its staff and foster parents; the compassion and
generosity of community friends, donors, and volunteers; and its ongoing
partnerships with government agencies, community leaders, and child
advocacy organizations in meeting the needs of those it exists to serve;
and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Northeast Parent and Child Society is to
leave no child behind; its solution is to create a caring, supportive
community; and its secret to success is its community partnerships; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its President and Chief Execu-
tive Officer, John E. Henley, the Northeast Parent and Child Society
supports award winning programs that provide for the healing, guidance,
and support of the children of the community; and
WHEREAS, The Champions for Children of the Capital Region Awards
presented by the Northeast Parent and Child Society recognize the posi-
tive impact of the recipients on the community; these champions are the
organizations, businesses, individuals and youth who make lives safer
and futures brighter through steadfast commitment and generosity; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Gilda's Club Capital Region New York is to
create a welcoming community of free support for everyone living with
cancer - men, women, teens and children - along with their families and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Noogieland, the children's program of Gilda's Club Capital
Region New York, allows children with cancer to work through their feel-
ings, have questions regarding cancer answered and express their grief
as they release balloons with a goodbye message to the friends they have

lost; it facilitates all of this through expressive play and support
activities including: arts and crafts, drama games, pet therapy, photog-
raphy, cooking, team-building activities, journaling, yoga, circle time,
and story time; and
WHEREAS, Through the untiring support of the volunteers and facilita-
tors, the Noogieland program teaches about cancer, encourages expression
of feelings and ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and apprehension
associated with cancer; it is a special and magical place because of the
smiles as children share their hopes and dreams; the tears as a child
shares about how they found out his/her parent died or was diagnosed;
the laughter of a child enjoying just being a kid; the change in a
child's facial expression when he/she sees a child come in with no hair;
the empathy shown and learned as a child hugs another; and the excite-
ment in the children's eyes as they run down to Noogieland; and
WHEREAS, Gilda's Club Capital Region NY is proud to be recognized by
and joined with the Northeast Parent and Child Society in providing a
needed program to children and families within the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gilda's Club Capital Region New York upon the occasion of
its designation as a recipient of the Champions for Children of the
Capital Region Award by the Northeast Parent and Child Society; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gilda's Club Capital Region New York.