LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring St. Christopher's Inn upon the occasion
of its 100th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor St.
Christopher's Inn upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, A ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, St.
Christopher's Inn is a temporary homeless shelter dedicated to the reha-
bilitation of men in crisis whom they call "Brothers Christopher"; and
WHEREAS, St. Christopher's Inn offers a continuum of quality health
care services that facilitate physical, emotional and spiritual healing
by providing chemical dependency treatment, primary health care and
temporary housing; and
WHEREAS, In addition, St. Christopher's Inn does not turn people away
because of race, religion or the ability to pay and strives to restore
the personal dignity of each individual by utilizing a holistic approach
in all of its programs; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by St. Christopher's Inn is in direct
correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have supported
the development of this outstanding organization over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff at St.
Christopher's Inn, whose involvement is and has always been character-
ized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncom-
promising 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor St. Christopher's Inn upon the occasion of is 100th Anniversary,
fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling success
which has so characterized its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to St. Christopher's Inn.