LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Hetrick-Martin Institute upon the
occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of commitment and high achievement whose
purpose and endeavors prove a dedication to the youth of this noble
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School, upon
the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1979, by Drs. Emery Hetrick and Damien Martin, The
Hetrick-Martin Institute is a prestigious organization formed around the
belief that all young people, regardless of sexual orientation or iden-
tity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve
their full potential; and
WHEREAS, The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the nation's oldest and larg-
est youth service agency which provides this environment for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth through a
comprehensive package of direct youth services and innovative programs
for their families and their communities; and
WHEREAS, Through a comprehensive package of direct services and refer-
rals, The Hetrick-Martin Institute seeks to foster healthy youth devel-
opment by providing an array of mental health and counseling, homeless
pantry and hot meal programs, as well as after-school services such as
job readiness and career exploration, health and wellness, arts and
culture and academic enrichment; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by The Hetrick-Martin Institute is in
direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have
supported its development over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable is the organization's superbly-skilled
staff, whose involvement is and has always been characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all of their efforts on behalf of the Insti-
tute and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, The Hetrick-Martin Institute staff promotes excellence in the
delivery of youth services and uses its expertise to create innovative
programs that other organizations may use as models; it also provides
these models to other caring communities both within the United States
and abroad; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to recognize The Hetrick-Martin Institute for its long history of
purposeful endeavor, building a better community, one youth at a time,
and to wish this worthy organization continued success in future years;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Hetrick-Martin Institute upon the occasion of celebrating
its 30th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High
School.