LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Center for Family Life in
Sunset Park upon the occasion of its 30th 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park upon the occasion of its
30th Anniversary on Wednesday, May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Center for Family Life is a neighborhood-based organization
serving over 13,000 individuals in Sunset Park, Brooklyn; established in
1978, the Center partners with the community to identify shared goals
and implement programs that promote the healthy development of families
and children and advance the quality of life for neighborhood residents;
and
WHEREAS, Center for Family Life's mission integrates family strength-
ening, youth development, and community building in a range of programs,
including family counseling and foster care, cultural, educational and
recreational programs at neighborhood public schools, adult and youth
employment programs, and an emergency storefront for food and advocacy;
and
WHEREAS, The Center for Family Life is embedded in the life of Sunset
Park and functions as a reliable partner to families, schools, local
agencies and organizations; its staff has a close, long-term connection
to the community, and it works passionately for change that improves
opportunities and enhances quality of life for its neighbors; and
WHEREAS, The parent agency and sponsor of Center for Family Life is
SCO Family of Services; one of New York's largest and most diverse child
and family services agencies, SCO Family of Services is accredited by
the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and
affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and the Federation of
Protestant Welfare Agencies; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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
congratulate the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park upon the occasion
of its 30th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park.