LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Hawthorne Foundation upon the occasion
of celebrating its 25th Anniversary on June 13, 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Hawthorne Foundation upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anni-
versary at its Annual Fundraiser to be held at the Westchester Campus on
Saturday, June 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Hawthorne Foundation is one of the premier educational organ-
izations for children and adults with special needs in the tri-state
area; it offers a continuum of care for individuals with developmental
disabilities and autism, from early intervention through the course of
their lifetimes, all within the framework of Applied Behavioral Analy-
sis; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 25 years, Hawthorne Foundation has grown from
serving 150 individuals in the 1970s to 300 individuals today, including
students from 45 school districts throughout the Hudson Valley and New
York City; and
WHEREAS, This tremendous growth has called for strategic expansion in
both program planning and physical space; Adult Day Habilitation as well
as adult residences located throughout the community are services now
offered by Hawthorne Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, along with tremendous parental and community
support, Hawthorne Foundation has created and implemented an additional
school age site for its growing programs in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, The success of Hawthorne Foundation is in direct correlation
to the efforts of its administration and staff, whose involvement is,
and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the Foundation and the population it serves;
and
WHEREAS, From the state of the art offering of Hawthorne Country Day
School to the exceptional level of life long care provided to its adult
consumer, Hawthorne Foundation's diligence and compassionate commitment
to its students is not only unwavering but awe-inspiring and has made an
immeasurable difference in the lives of its clients and their families;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to salute Hawthorne Foundation for its long history of purposeful
endeavor which has greatly benefited its community, and to wish this
worthy organization continued success in future years; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Hawthorne Foundation upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th
Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hawthorne Foundation, 5 Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne, New York
10532.