2011-J1756

Honoring Heights and Hills on their 40th Anniversary

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2011-J1756


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Heights and Hills on their 40th Anniver-
sary for their continued service to the elderly community of Brooklyn by
allowing them to live their lives independently and with dignity

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 honor
Heights and Hills on their 40th Anniversary for their continued service
to the elderly community of Brooklyn by allowing them to live their
lives independently and with dignity, to be celebrated on Thursday, May
19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Heights and Hills is an organization committed to improving
the quality of life of older residents of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill
and Boerum Hill; and
WHEREAS, Located between Lawrence and Jay Streets in downtown Brook-
lyn, Heights and Hills promotes successful aging in place; since 1971,
it has helped thousands of Brooklynites live out their older years on
their terms; and
WHEREAS, Heights and Hills services include case management for home-
bound seniors, information, referral and supportive counseling for fami-
ly and friends caring for seniors, and transportation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Heights and Hills on their 40th Anniversary for their continued
service to the elderly community of Brooklyn by allowing them to live
their lives independently and with dignity; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Heights and Hills.

actions

  • 09 / May / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 17 / May / 2011
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 17 / May / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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