LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of AIM Inde-
pendent Living Center, Corning, New York, to be celebrated May 30, 2009

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 commem-
orate the 30th Anniversary of AIM (Access to Independence and Mobility)
Independent Living Center, Corning, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated with a communi-
ty-wide event at the Holding Point in Horseheads, New York, on Saturday,
May 30, 2009; in addition, an awards ceremony will take place with
musical guest FLAME, an internationally acclaimed band featuring indi-
viduals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Serving the needs of persons with disabilities residing in
both Steuben County and Chemung County for the past 30 years, AIM Inde-
pendent Living Center is a human service agency with offices located in
Bath, Corning, Elmira and Hornell; and
WHEREAS, AIM is part of a national network of organizations called
Independent Living Centers (ILC) which is a nonresidential resource
center run by and for people with a personal knowledge of disabilities;
and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, ILC are resource centers for people with disa-
bilities who want to increase their independence; AIM's core services
include Information and Referrals, Peer Counseling, Independent Living
Skills, and Community and Individual Advocacy; and
WHEREAS, AIM's additional services include the Deaf Services Program,
the CDPAP Alternative Home Care Program, the Client Assistance Program,
the Traumatic Brain Injury Program, and the TRIAD Project; 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 Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of AIM Independent Living Center, Corn-
ing, New York, to be celebrated May 30, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diane Elizabeth DeMuth, Executive Director, AIM Independent
Living Center, 271 East First Street, Corning, New York 14830.