LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Scarsdale and Edgemont Family
Counseling Service upon the occasion of the celebration of its 90th
Anniversary of service on May 5, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across the great State
of New York are greatly enriched by the concerned and dedicated efforts
of those illustrious organizations 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
the Scarsdale and Edgemont Family Counseling Service (SFCS) upon the
occasion of the celebration of its 90th Anniversary at its 17th Annual
Gourmet Galaxy Benefit, to be held at the Westchester Country Club, Rye,
New York on Wednesday, May 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Scarsdale and Edgemont Family Counseling Service is a
nationally accredited family service agency offering individual, family,
and couples therapy; older adult services; and youth services; and
WHEREAS, It is the only community organization in the Scarsdale and
Edgemont region with the sole purpose of supporting family life and
strengthening the community; and
WHEREAS, A very special and important local social service agency,
over its 90 years of unique service to its community, SFCS has added to
and adapted its programs and services to meet the current needs of the
community, which today include counseling families, youths at risk, and
seniors needing special in-home assistance; and
WHEREAS, The Scarsdale and Edgemont Family Counseling Service's dedi-
cated, caring staff continuously practice and reaffirm their belief that
as individuals and families are strengthened, so too is the entire
community strengthened; they distinguish SFCS and truly merit the grate-
ful appreciation of all those who have benefited from its services; and
WHEREAS, On the occasion of its 90th Anniversary, this Legislative
Body is pleased to have the opportunity to applaud the Scarsdale and
Edgemont Family Counseling Service for its 90 years of spirit, determi-
nation, and dedication on behalf of the people and the community it
serves, and to recognize the significance of its contributions to the
quality of life therein; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Scarsdale and Edgemont Family Counseling Service upon the
occasion of the celebration of its 90th Anniversary on May 5, 2010, to
recognize its long and sustained commitment to those it serves, and to
applaud all those who have given of themselves to help it fulfill its
mission; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Scarsdale and Edgemont Family Counseling Service.