LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the S.T.A.R.S. Youth Center of
Howard Beach, New York, upon the occasion of its designation for special
recognition by the Discovery Channel

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the S.T.A.R.S. Youth Center of Howard Beach, New York, upon the
occasion of its designation for special recognition by the Discovery
Channel; and
WHEREAS, S.T.A.R.S. (Striving To Achieve and Reach Success, Inc.) is a
non-profit grass-roots community youth organization; it consists entire-
ly of caring and dedicated volunteers who endeavor to provide mutually
rewarding activities and events for the youth in the local neighbor-
hoods; and
WHEREAS, Created to provide opportunities to enable youth to reach
their full potential so that they may ultimately be greater assets to
all of us, S.T.A.R.S. encourages the abilities of local youth to bring
great rewards to the community as adults and youth interact with one
another to increase the quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its Founder and Executive Direc-
tor, Frances O. Scarantino, in the short time S.T.A.R.S. has been in
existence it has received numerous awards and recognition, including:
first place in the 1999 Fleet All-Star Challenge and a Daily Point of
Light Award; and
WHEREAS, In March 2010, the S.T.A.R.S. Youth Center was selected by
"Construction Intervention" of the Discovery Channel to receive a
complete building renovation of its youth center facility; the show
featuring the S.T.A.R.S. facility transformation is scheduled to be
shown on the Discovery Channel's "Construction Intervention" program on
Tuesday, May 25, 2010; 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 and applauded by all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the S.T.A.R.S. Youth Center of Howard Beach, New York, upon
the occasion of its designation for special recognition by the Discovery
Channel; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frances O. Scarantino, Founder and Executive Director,
S.T.A.R.S. Youth Center, 8 Coleman Square, Howard Beach, New York 11414.