LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Brooklyn Historical Society upon
the occasion of holding its Fifth Annual Library Dinner on March 5, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those worthy organizations whose purpose is dedicated to
educational purpose and help preserve the history and heritage of this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Brooklyn Historical Society upon the occasion of holding its Fifth
Annual Library Dinner on March 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society is a
nationally recognized urban history center comprised of a museum, schol-
arly research library and educational center dedicated to preserving and
encouraging the study of the extraordinary 400-year history of Brooklyn,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Historical Society is housed in a magnificent
landmark building in Brooklyn Heights, designed by George Post in 1878,
where it maintains an important collection of archival documents, photo-
graphs, maps, books, artifacts and paintings relating to national and
local history; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Brooklyn Historical Society serves almost
80,000 people by providing opportunities for civic dialogue and communi-
ty engagement for children and adults through exhibit tours, public
programming, research opportunities, educational programs for New York
City students, and professional development workshops and written
curricula for New York City teachers; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Brooklyn Historical Society is in
direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have
supported its development over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff at the
Brooklyn Historical Society, whose involvement is and has always been
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all of their efforts on
behalf of the organization and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Brooklyn
Historical Society may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it
looks forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and
intellectual needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Brooklyn Historical Society upon the occasion of holding its
Fifth Annual Library Dinner on March 5, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Brooklyn Historical Society.