LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the New
Hope Community, in Sullivan County, New York, May 15, 2010

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 commem-
orate the 35th Anniversary of the New Hope Community in Sullivan County,
New York; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, May
15, 2010, at the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1975, as a rehabilitation center for people with
developmental disabilities, the New Hope Community is a private, not-
for-profit agency, originally located on a 44 acre site of a former
hotel in the Catskill mountains in Sullivan County, New York; it has
transformed itself to a community residential program; and
WHEREAS, The New Hope Community provides support to over 200 people in
26 beautiful homes across Sullivan County; it is dedicated to providing
viable options for individuals to live, experience and explore their
greatest level of independence, and excels at recognizing and assisting
people in realizing their dreams; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the New Hope Community is to provide options
and support to individuals with developmental and other disabilities
that enable them to obtain their optimum level of growth and independ-
ence by living, working and participating in the community; and
WHEREAS, The vision of the New Hope Community is to be: the premier
point of choice; support individuals with developmental and other disa-
bilities with creativity, determination, and a sense of urgency;
consistently provide cutting edge options for the people it supports;
and an agency for excellence; and
WHEREAS, In its short history, the New Hope Community's dreams have
blossomed into reality, paving the way for new dreams and the ongoing
opportunity to create a fulfilling future for all individuals in the
community; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the New Hope
Community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it 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
commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the New Hope Community in Sullivan
County, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New Hope Community, 5 New Hope Community Drive, Loch
Sheldrake, New York 12759.