LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brooklyn Community Housing and Services,
Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Fashion on Fulton Gala held
June 10, 2010

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 who would 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Brooklyn Community Housing and Services, Inc. upon the occasion of host-
ing its Annual Fashion on Fulton Gala held Thursday, June 10, 2010, at
Skylight One Hanson in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Fashion on Fulton is an annual celebration of the accomplish-
ments of Brooklyn Community Housing and Services (BCHS) on behalf of
former homeless Brooklyn residents; this auspicious occasion affords
BCHS an opportunity to publicly honor and thank local businesses and
community leaders who make positive contributions in Brooklyn, and to
spotlight the creativity and diversity that continue to earn Brooklyn
its place among the world's major cities; and
WHEREAS, Since 1978, BCHS has developed a series of groundbreaking
programs that have since saved thousands of lives and have marked the
organization as a pioneer in the field for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, BCHS is committed to ending homelessness in Brooklyn and
empowering all the residents of its home community of Fort Greene and
the surrounding neighborhoods through innovative and comprehensive
social, educational and job-training programs that enable residents to
achieve maximum independence; and
WHEREAS, Every year, BCHS provides clean and safe supportive housing
and services to nearly 700 formerly homeless families and single adults
and helps them to learn how to live independently; and
WHEREAS, BCHS has received local and national recognition from organ-
izations like the Fannie Mae Foundation, the Enterprise Foundation and
the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 30 years, BCHS has contributed greatly to
Brooklyn's growth; it remains a true asset to society; 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
honor Brooklyn Community Housing and Services, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Fashion on Fulton Gala held June 10, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brooklyn Community Housing and Services, Inc.