LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Capital
District Gay and Lesbian Community Council to be celebrated on Sunday,
June 13, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
profound impact of those exemplary organizations within the great State
of New York which proactively work for the enfranchisement of minority
communities, and the importance of such work for the benefit of all
citizens of this State, and indeed, all citizens of the Nation; 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 40th Anniversary of the Capital District Gay and Lesbian
Community Council (CDGLCC) to be celebrated during the Capital Pride
Parade in Washington Park, Albany, New York, followed by a festival on
Sunday, June 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Festival "Pride in the Park" will begin immediately after
the parade and will include fabulous entertainment by both Taylor Dayne
and Shannon on the mainstage, as well as many activities for the entire
family throughout the afternoon; and
WHEREAS, CDGLCC, located at 332 Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York, is
a multifaceted organization serving New York State's Capital Region
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community; and
WHEREAS, Founded 31 years ago, CDGLCC is the oldest continuously oper-
ated Gay and Lesbian Community Center in the country meeting the diverse
needs of the LGBT community in a seven county region, and serves as a
focal point for many of the Council's activities; its mission is to
develop, support and preserve the well-being of the gay, lesbian, bisex-
ual and transgendered community; and
WHEREAS, CDGLCC is administered by an all-volunteer Board of Direc-
tors, ranging from 11-15 members; the majority of the programs and
services are carried out by the organization's committees and a network
of dedicated volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Through a combination of support, education and advocacy,
CDGLCC's programs directly serve 8,000 people every year and educates
the public on the needs of LGBT people; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to express its highest admiration for the Capital District Gay and
Lesbian Community Council, and to wish this worthy organization contin-
ued success in its work on behalf of the community it so ably repres-
ents; and
WHEREAS, Our society is greatly benefited by the purposeful efforts of
individuals who unite for the cause of improving the quality of life for
others, and who proactively work toward the goal of dignity for all;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Capital District Gay and Lesbian
Community Council to be celebrated on Sunday, June 13, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council, 332
Hudson Avenue, Albany, New York 12210.