LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alternatives for Children upon the occa-
sion of its 20th 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
Alternatives for Children upon the occasion of its 20th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Formerly known as the St. Charles Educational and Therapeutic
Center, Alternatives for Children is a not-for-profit organization that
was established in 1988 to provide quality special education programs
and therapeutic services for children aged six weeks through five years
with varying degrees of delays or disabilities, as well as their typi-
cally developing peers and families; and
WHEREAS, Through its early intervention, home-based programs and at
its locations in East Setauket, Melville, Aquebogue and Southampton,
Alternatives for Children has grown to serve over 600 children annually
across Long Island; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by Alternatives for Children is in direct
correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have supported
its development over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff at Alter-
natives for Children, whose involvement is and has always been charac-
terized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an
uncompromising 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 Alternatives for Children upon the occasion of its 20th Anniver-
sary, 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 Alternatives for Children.