LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger upon
the occasion of its Harvest Through Love Spring Harvest Benefit Recep-
tion on June 17, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities of New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of 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
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger (BSCAH) upon the occasion of its
Harvest Through Love Spring Harvest Benefit Reception to be held at the
Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Thursday, June 17, 2010 to raise awareness of
the prevalence of hunger in New York City communities; and
WHEREAS, The evening will feature a silent auction and the celebration
of BSCAH's supporters in the effort to eradicate hunger; and
WHEREAS, Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger was established in 1998 to
holistically serve the growing number of families facing hunger and,
recognizing and understanding that the fight to end hunger extends
beyond canned goods, BSCAH not only distributes food, it empowers fami-
lies, providing information and supportive services as well; and
WHEREAS, In the wake of continued economic downturn, BSCAH continues
to serve over 9,000 individuals monthly at its SuperPantry, located in
the heart of the Bedford Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn; the number of
clients it serves continues to grow and, tragically, each day it serves
more and more people in dire need; and
WHEREAS, BSCAH recently broke ground on a community garden designed to
provide locally-grown produce for area residents and also installed one
of the first New York City-approved mass beehives to promote the "green-
ing" of the community's vegetation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals who have faithfully served the needs of their
community with diligence and compassionate commitment to improving the
quality and dignity of life in the community 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 Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger upon the occasion of its
Harvest Through Love Spring Harvest Benefit Reception on Thursday, June
17, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, 2010 Fulton Street, Brook-
lyn, New York 11233.