LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Park Slope Civic Council upon the
occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Ceremony and Year-End party on
June 3, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
organizations and individuals who devote themselves 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
Park Slope Civic Council upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards
Ceremony and Year-End party on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Prospect Park
Y, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Park Slope Civic Coun-
cil has nurtured, defended, celebrated and invigorated the Brooklyn
community; and
WHEREAS, Without the efforts of Park Slope Civic Council, the Park
Slope neighborhood as it is today would not exist; and
WHEREAS, During the 1950s and 1960s, Park Slope Civic Council organ-
ized to stop urban renewal's bulldozers, fought bank redlining, planted
thousands of trees and launched its annual House Tour to present Park
Slope as a welcome alternative to the suburbs; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Park Slope Civic Council secured the neighborhood's
future when it obtained the designation of the Park Slope Historic
District; it also helped safeguard its character in pushing for the
City's first "downzoning," passed in 2003; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Park Slope Civic Council took the first steps to
further expand its historic district to better protect the neighbor-
hood's character for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Park Slope Civic Council has co-sponsored many
of the events that have become yearly traditions for many Brooklyn fami-
lies including: the Harvest Festival, Jingle Bell Jamboree and Spring
Fling; and
WHEREAS, The success of Park Slope Civic Council is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthu-
siasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on
behalf of the Council and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Park Slope Civic Council for its unwavering commitment to the
citizens of Brooklyn, as it provides an uncompromising standard of
excellence in the delivery of superlative community service; 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 Park Slope Civic Council upon the occasion of hosting its
Annual Awards Ceremony and Year-End party on June 3, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Park Slope Civic Council.