LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Pine Hills Neighborhood Associ-
ation upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by
the La Salle School Foundation on May 5, 2011

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 that are devoted 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 commend
the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association upon the occasion of its desig-
nation for special recognition by the La Salle School Foundation, to be
celebrated at its 29th Annual Lasallian Dinner on Thursday, May 5, 2011
at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A fashionable, semi-suburban neighborhood, the Pine Hills
district is an area of Albany bounded by Manning Boulevard, Lake Avenue,
Woodlawn Avenue, and Washington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, First founded in 1900, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Associ-
ation was formed by a group of concerned citizens in an effort to
improve the area and foster a community spirit; today, it is the largest
neighborhood association in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Pine Hills Neighborhood Association shares the burden of
its members by representing their views before decision-making organiza-
tions; they help members maintain a good quality of life by working with
property owners and city officials to address any concerns as well as to
help keep members informed about neighborhood happenings and events
though its website, newsletters, and meetings; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association reaches
out to neighborhood merchants, institutions, and organizations and works
with them for mutual benefit; they also seek to educate others about the
benefits of living in Pine Hills; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
organizations, such as the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association, which
serve to bring people together for the united purpose of actively pursu-
ing improvements within their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association upon the occasion of its
designation for special recognition by the La Salle School Foundation on
May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association, 538 Morris Street,
Albany, New York 12208.