LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Cypress Hills Local Development
Corporation upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary

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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation upon the occasion of its
25th Anniversary, to be celebrated on Thursday, April 30, 2009, in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation was formed in
May of 1983 by a group of activist residents and merchants; the organ-
ization's mission is to revitalize the Cypress Hills community through
economic development, housing preservation, and supporting the positive
development of its youth and their families; and
WHEREAS, A not-for-profit community organization, the Cypress Hills
Local Development Corporation serves 8,000 residents a year through a
comprehensive array of community service programs and neighborhood
development projects; and
WHEREAS, The Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is in the
process of establishing two new alternative and high performing public
schools, Cypress Hills Community School, and Cypress Hills Collegiate
Prep along with the construction of the permanent home for the Community
School, which will be Brooklyn's first green school building; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
is completing 10 affordable housing projects which will result in 259
housing units, with another 70 units in construction and more than 200
prospective units; and
WHEREAS, Providing quality, fun after-school programs, the Cypress
Hills Local Development Corporation administers to 850 children in
several public schools, including: PS 7, PS 65, PS 89, PS 290, IS 171,
and IS 302; it also provides summer camps at PS 7 and IS 302; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the efforts of citizens of the State of New York who organize
themselves for the purpose of improving and enhancing the quality of
life in their communities; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body recog-
nizes the many contributions of the Cypress Hills Local Development
Corporation, and wishes this worthy organization continued success in
its proactive mission to benefit the communities it represents; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation upon the occa-
sion of its 25th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michelle D. Neugebauer, Executive Director.