LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Pride Center of the Capital Region
upon the occasion of hosting Capital Pride 2011 on June 12, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
profound impact of those exemplary organizations within the great State
of New York which proactively work for the enfranchisement of minority
communities, and the importance of such work for the benefit of all
citizens of this State, and indeed, all citizens of the Nation; 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 hosting
Capital Pride 2011, to be celebrated during the Capital Pride Parade in
Washington Park, Albany, New York, followed by a festival on Sunday,
June 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Capital Pride 2011, will begin immediately after the parade
and will include fabulous entertainment on the mainstage, as well as
many activities for the entire family throughout the afternoon; and
WHEREAS, The Pride Center of the Capital Region, located at 332 Hudson
Avenue in Albany, New York, is a multifaceted organization serving New
York State's Capital Region lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered
(LGBT) community; and
WHEREAS, Founded 41 years ago, the Pride Center of the Capital Region
is the oldest continuously operated Gay and Lesbian Community Center in
the country meeting the diverse needs of the LGBT community in a seven
county region, and serves as a focal point for many of the Council's
activities; its mission is to develop, support and preserve the well-be-
ing of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community; and
WHEREAS, The Pride Center of the Capital Region is administered by an
all-volunteer Board of Directors, ranging from 11-15 members; the major-
ity of the programs and services are carried out by the organization's
committees and a network of dedicated volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Through a combination of support, education and advocacy, the
Pride Center of the Capital Region programs directly serve 8,000 people
every year and educates the public on the needs of LGBT people; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to express its highest admiration for the Pride Center of the Capi-
tal Region, and to wish this worthy organization continued success in
its work on behalf of the community it so ably represents; and
WHEREAS, Our society is greatly benefited by the purposeful efforts of
individuals who unite for the cause of improving the quality of life for
others, and who proactively work toward the goal of dignity for all;
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
hosting Capital Pride 2011 on June 12, 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.