LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Bush-
wick and Hylan Housing Development

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 devote themselves to the welfare of the commu-
nity 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 commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the Bushwick and Hylan Housing Develop-
ment, and to commend the New York City Housing Authority for its
exceptional maintenance and preservation of Bushwick and Hylan Housing
Development; and
WHEREAS, On February 17, 1934, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia signed into
law a bill establishing the nation's first public housing authority; the
creation of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) was a pioneering
vision that reshaped the City's landscape; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Development, named after John F. Hylan, the 96th
Mayor of New York City, was completed June 30, 1960; the 1.78 acre
complex is bordered by Bushwick Avenue, Moore, Humboldt and Seigel
Streets; and
WHEREAS, Bushwick Houses in Brooklyn consists of eight buildings which
are 13 and 20-stories tall, housing approximately 2,962 residents in
1,221 apartments; Humboldt and Moore Streets, Bushwick and Flushing
Avenues border the 16.02-acre site which was completed on March 31,
1960; and
WHEREAS, The Bushwick/Hylan Community Center is operated by Grand
Street Settlement Inc. under the DYCD Cornerstone Initiative; they oper-
ate an after school program and evening programs for children ages 5-20
and adults including: Partners in Reading, Homework assistance, meals,
Hydro-Phonics -- Nutrition Education/Science Program, Theatrical Dancing
-- Dance to Unite, Arts and Crafts, Computer lab, Cooking, Outings,
Meals, Hip Hop dance, Break dancing, Alternative dance, Computer lab,
Step dancing and song writing; and
WHEREAS, The Bushwick/Hylan Senior Center is operated by NYCHA and its
programs include: Sewing, Exercise programs, Day trips, and Arts and
Crafts; and
WHEREAS, A symbol of hope in the community, the success enjoyed by the
Bushwick and Hylan Housing Development is in direct correlation to the
efforts of the many individuals who have supported the development of
the organization over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the Bushwick and Hylan Housing Devel-
opment's superbly-skilled staff, whose involvement is and has always
been characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm,
and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all of their efforts on
behalf of the organization and the population it serves; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bushwick and Hylan Housing Development.