LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Verizon Foundation upon the occa-
sion of its designation for special recognition by the Trinity Alliance
of the Capital Region 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
the Verizon Foundation upon the occasion of its designation for special
recognition by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region at the 18th
Annual Homer Perkins Center Graduate Recognition Dinner on Thursday,
June 3, 2010, at the Crossgates Banquet House, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Trinity Alliance is a private, not-for-profit, non-secta-
rian, social service agency devoted to meeting the needs of the communi-
ty; its Home Perkins Center has served as a beacon of hope within the
community to those suffering from the disease of addiction; and
WHEREAS, The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon
Communications, supports a variety of programs and events in communities
from Buffalo to Brooklyn; as one of the largest corporate contributors
in New York, Verizon is proud to have directed more than 6,000 grants to
some 2,700 non-profits across the state including school districts and
universities, multicultural groups and hospitals, children's organiza-
tions and those assisting the disabled and victims of domestic violence;
and
WHEREAS, Through the Foundation, Verizon New York underscores the
company's commitment to key funding priorities, combating illiteracy and
domestic violence, empowering communities with technology, bridging the
digital divide, creating a skilled work force, and galvanizing its
employees to volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the Capital District, the Verizon Foundation has
taken a great interest in the Arbor Hill neighborhood as well as many
inner city neighborhoods of Albany and children and families in partic-
ular; and
WHEREAS, The Verizon Foundation has supported AddictionsCare Center of
Albany, Arbor Hill Community Center, Capital District Gay and Lesbian
Community Council, Macedonia Initiatives, Senior Service Centers of
Albany and Watervliet Housing Development; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Verizon Foundation, for its unwavering commitment to the
citizens of the Capital District, as it provides an uncompromising stan-
dard 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 Verizon Foundation upon the occasion of its designation for
special recognition by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region on
June 3, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Verizon Foundation.