2009-K1043
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Catholic Charities USA upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on March 8, 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Catholic Charities USA upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anni-
versary; and
WHEREAS, This most auspicious occasion is being celebrated, all year
across the country, with 10 Regional Centennial Leadership Summits; one
of which will be held in Albany, New York, on Monday, March 8, 2010, at
the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center; and
WHEREAS, For hundreds of years, Catholic Charities have been working
to reduce poverty throughout the world; in 1910, a formalized network of
agencies, the National Conference of Catholic Charities (NCCC), was
established to bring about a sense of solidarity among those in charita-
ble ministries; in 1986, it changed its name to Catholic Charities USA;
and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Catholic Charities USA has encouraged
professional social work practice, provided opportunities for training
and networking, and served as a national voice and expert on poverty
issues; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities USA views its Centennial Celebration as an
opportunity to talk to the entire Nation about its mission, history and
future of the organization and its continued fight against poverty; and
WHEREAS, At the Regional Summit to be held in Albany, New York,
Catholic Charities USA will not only celebrate 100 years of reducing
poverty but will seize the opportunity to make plans for the next 100
years; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
commend Catholic Charities USA upon the occasion of celebrating its
100th Anniversary on March 8, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Catholic Charities USA.