LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the New City Library Youth Board upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Organizational
Service Award by the County of Rockland Youth Bureau

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 that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those institutions which best exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the New City Library Youth Board upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Organizational Service Award by the County of Rockland
Youth Bureau; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday,
May 6, 2010, at Terrace on the Hudson in Haverstraw, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Rockland County Youth Bureau is a community resource that
is dedicated to an active and assertive process of creating the social
conditions that promote the well-being of children, youth and families;
and
WHEREAS; Annually, the volunteer Board of Directors of the Rockland
County Youth Bureau present the Father F. Peter Malet Service to Youth
Award to a deserving organization at its Youth Forum and Awards ceremo-
ny; and
WHEREAS, Organized by the Young Adult Librarian, the New City Library
Youth Board has been active for two decades; the Board is made up of
middle and high school students from Clarkstown, New York, who coordi-
nate young people to manage the children's summer reading program; and
WHEREAS, A model of government and foundation leadership skills, the
New City Library Youth Board has grown over the past 23 years from the
use of a small corner of the library to occupying a newly decorated
section open during library hours where teens congregate in the after-
noons and evenings, as well as on the weekends to study, play games,
read and just talk; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the accomplishments of remark-
able individuals and organizations in this great Empire State; the New
City Library Youth Board is indeed such a distinguished organization;
and
WHEREAS, The designation and outstanding performance of the New City
Library Youth Board as a recipient of the Organization Service Award has
clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a
tradition of Rockland County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the New City Library Youth Board upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as recipient of the Organizational Service Award by the County of
Rockland Youth Bureau; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New City Library Youth Board.