LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club
upon the occasion of hosting its 85th Annual Gala

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club upon the occasion of hosting its
85th Annual Gala on Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, This fine event is to also recognize several distinguished
honorees; they are: Elenora Bernard, President, Petra B. Corporation,
Woman of the Year Award; Mark Goldstein, President, Healthcare
Solutions, Man of the Year Award; and Dr. Clifford D. Marbut, Chief
Medical Officer, Health Plus, Lifetime Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, The Madison Square Boys and Girls Club is a nonprofit charity
supported by donors and volunteers that share the goal of saving and
enhancing the lives of New York City children; and
WHEREAS, Since 1884, the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club has been
providing after school and summer programs that help build happy, heal-
thy and productive lives for thousands of New York City's most vulner-
able kids; it does this by providing education, recreation and guidance
programs in a safe and nurturing environment that many children consider
a second home; and
WHEREAS, A founding member of the Boys and Girls Club of America,
Madison Square Boys and Girls Club currently serves 5,000 youth ages six
to 18 at seven Clubhouses in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens and at Camp
Madison in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, the Madison Square Boys and Girls
Club serves its community to the fullest; its fine accomplishments are
to be applauded; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 Madison Square Boys and Girls Club upon the occasion of
hosting its 85th Annual Gala; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club and to the aforemen-
tioned honorees.