LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Hope's Door upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 30th Anniversary on April 30, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
organizations and individuals who 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
Hope's Door upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary on
Friday, April 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Hope's Door, formerly The Northern Westchester Shelter, is a
private non-profit organization which was founded in 1980 by the Junior
League of Northern Westchester to provide a safe haven and caring
services to survivors of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, While its name has changed, its mission has remained the
same; Hope's Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims
to achieve safety, independence and healing from the trauma of abuse;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Hope's Door has
expanded its services to better assist victims of domestic violence; its
programs include: a 16-bed shelter residence, safety planning, coun-
seling for women, men, teens and children, support groups for women,
teens and children, and legal assistance as well as a teen dating abuse
prevention program and a community education program; and
WHEREAS, The success of Hope's Door 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 endeav-
ors on behalf of the organization and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Hope's Door, for its unwavering commitment to the citizens of
Northern Westchester, as it provides an uncompromising standard of
excellence in the delivery of superlative community service; 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
commend Hope's Door upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniver-
sary on April 30, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hope's Door.