LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Capital District Center for Inde-
pendence, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 13th Annual Celebration
of Independence Awards Luncheon to be held May 27, 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 enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and
individuals who 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 commend
the Capital District Center for Independence, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its 13th Annual Celebration of Independence Awards Luncheon to
be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The Capital District Center for Independence, Inc. (the
"Center") is a private not-for-profit community-based Independent Living
Center located in Albany, New York, which provides non-residential
services annually to over 1,250 people with disabilities living in the
Greater Capital District of New York State; and
WHEREAS, The Center's Annual Celebration of Independence Awards Lunch-
eon recognizes select individuals, municipalities, public officials and
businesses whose outstanding commitment to the community has promoted
inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, This year's honorees include: Vicarious Visions, Inc.,
receiving the Accessible Business Award; Shameka Andrews, accepting the
Self-Advocacy Award; and Roy E. Neville, recipient of the Ed Roberts
Advocacy Award; and
WHEREAS, Vicarious Visions, Inc., is a creator of video and computer
games with its home office in Albany, New York; it is a team of
talented, energetic, and highly motivated individuals who come from all
areas of the globe, and bring a very diverse mix of styles to the games
it creates; and
WHEREAS, Shameka Andrews is the Statewide Project Assistant at the
Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, a not-for-profit, grass-
roots organization run by and for people with developmental disabili-
ties; its goal is to help create a person-centered and person-directed
system of supports; and
WHEREAS, Roy E. Neville is the Treasurer of the National Alliance on
Mental Illness in Schenectady, New York; throughout the entire period of
his professional and community service, a period of constructive
involvement, he has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned recog-
nition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Capital District Center for Independence, Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its 13th Annual Celebration of Independence Awards
Luncheon to be held May 27, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Capital District Center for Independence, Inc., and to
the aforementioned honorees.