LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the Sunrise
Day Camp in Oceanside, New York

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 5th Anniversary of the Sunrise Day Camp in Oceanside, New
York; this auspicious event will be celebrated on Sunday, May 23, 2010,
at the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center in Ocean-
side, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Sunrise Day Camp in Oceanside, New York, is operated by
the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center and is situated
on the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, a 300-acre wooded site that borders
Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island in New York; and
WHEREAS, The Sunrise Day Camp is for children ages 3-16, and is the
only dedicated day camp in the nation for children with cancer; it is
offered free of charge to all children being treated for cancer or
related disorders on a non-sectarian basis; and
WHEREAS, Designed to meet the emotional, social, recreational and
physical needs of children being treated for cancer or related disor-
ders, the Sunrise Day Camp allows them to enjoy the comforts and safety
of their own homes at night; and
WHEREAS, More than just a summer camp, Sunrise is a year-round experi-
ence for children with cancer and their siblings, offering a Sunrise on
Wheels program, an incredible, year-round outreach program for children
and families who are in the Outpatient Clinic for part or all of the
day, as well as Sunrise Sunday and school vacation programs; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Sunrise Day
Camp in Oceanside, New York; 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 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 5th Anniversary of the Sunrise Day Camp in Oceanside,
New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Sunrise Day Camp in Oceanside, New York.