LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mercy Haven, Inc. upon the occasion of
celebrating its 25th Anniversary on October 16, 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
Mercy Haven, Inc. upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary to be cele-
brated at a Gala on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Bourne Mansion,
Oakdale, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mercy Haven's mission is to engage and support Long Island's
most at-risk residents; through advocacy, housing, supportive services,
education and outreach, it offers the community a place to experience
and practice compassion; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1985, Mercy Haven was begun by a small group
of individuals whose actions to care about their neighbors have made a
significant difference in the lives of countless people over the past 25
years; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mercy Haven has grown to become a multifaceted commu-
nity resource with services in both Nassau and Suffolk counties; howev-
er, it forever remains committed to roots of being a place where experi-
ence and creative solutions come together to open the door of
possibility for those in need; and
WHEREAS, From a humble beginning in Bay Shore, as a provider of hous-
ing for persons living with mental illness, its housing programs now
include the elderly and limited income families, as well as persons with
special needs; and
WHEREAS, Mercy Haven's support programs include free legal advocacy,
education and employment skills training, community outreach, staff on
call 24/7, a sophisticated property management department and the New
York State Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver Program; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize Mercy Haven for its unwavering commitment to the citizens of
Nassau and Suffolk counties, 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 Mercy Haven, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th
Anniversary on October 16, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mercy Haven.