LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the grand opening and ribbon
cutting of the new satellite for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern
New York, Inc. on March 20, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those organizations which foster direct services that educate and
enhance awareness of the communities of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate
the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new satellite for the
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc. to be held on Friday,
March 20, 2009, at 2:00 p.m; and
WHEREAS, For over 25 years, members of the Epilepsy Foundation have
been providing direct services for people with epilepsy, their families
and communities; and
WHEREAS, Epilepsy affects two percent of the population, and approxi-
mately one in fifty children; and
WHEREAS, There are over 45,000 people with epilepsy in the 22 counties
of Northeastern New York that are being serviced by the Epilepsy Founda-
tion of Northeastern New York; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 10,000 individuals are affected by Epilepsy in Ulster
and Dutchess Counties; and
WHEREAS, This new satellite office to open in Highland will be able to
provide services, education and information for those people who are
affected by epilepsy from the counties of Ulster and Dutchess; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this Foundation is seeking a future that will
allow the expansion of services so they can better serve their communi-
ties; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such gracious accomplishments and whose efforts have made a
difference, are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and
recognized by all the citizens of this Empire State; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new satellite for
the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc., fully confident
that it will continue to positively impact the community it serves for
many years to come; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc.