LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Pride Center of the Capital Region
upon the occasion of being named a 2011 Honoree by the Lark Street Busi-
ness Improvement District 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 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 commend
the Pride Center of the Capital Region upon the occasion of being named
a 2011 Honoree by the Lark Street Business Improvement District, to be
celebrated at its Champagne on the Park, All That Glimmers event on
Thursday, May 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Lark Street
Business Improvement District works to build, sustain and enhance a
unique and prosperous living and business community for the residents,
visitors, and merchants of the Lark Street Neighborhood of Albany, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Its annual fundraising event, Champagne on the Park, All That
Glimmers is dedicated to sustaining and promoting the economic and urban
development of this unique neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, 2011 Honoree, the Pride Center of the Capital Region is dedi-
cated to serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) in
the Capital District; based in Albany, New York, the Center has been
meeting the diverse needs of LGBT people in a seven county region since
1970; and
WHEREAS, The Pride Center of the Capital Region offers programs which
meet the health and human service needs of the LGBT community as well as
educate and advocate for those needs in the broader Capital District;
and
WHEREAS, As the oldest continuously-operating gay and lesbian communi-
ty center in the country, the Pride Center has worked to build a welcom-
ing and empowering community for all people; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Pride Center of the Capital Region upon the occasion of
being named a 2011 Honoree by the Lark Street Business Improvement
District on May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332 Hudson Avenue,
Albany, New York 12210.