LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brooklyn Community Services upon the
occasion of celebrating its 145th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Brooklyn Community Services upon the occasion of celebrating its 145th
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Community Services was founded in 1866, through the
creation of Brooklyn Children's Aid Society; the organization has since
consolidated with the Sheltering Arms Nursery, founded in 1870, the
Brooklyn Bureau of Charities, founded in 1878, and the Union of Chris-
tian Work, founded in 1866; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Community Services is one of the oldest, not-for
profit, nonsectarian social service providers in New York City, and one
of the largest in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Brooklyn Community Services has set out
to build a better Brooklyn by helping children and youth reach their
full potential, strengthening families, and fostering self-sufficiency
in adults; and
WHEREAS, Over the years Brooklyn Community Services have offered
countless families, youth, and handicapped a variety of job training and
placement opportunities, housing, health services, legal aid, and other
forms of aid used to enrich the people of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Community Services continues to offer its communi-
ties a variety of social services including vocational training and job
placement; social support and mental health services for the disabled;
and child welfare and family support services such as foster care
prevention, homemaker services, and day care services; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, Brooklyn Community Services served over 10,000 chil-
dren, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities, exhib-
iting the true definition of community service; and
WHEREAS, For 145 years, the Brooklyn Community Services has remained
committed to excellence, diversity, integrity, and compassion of the
human spirit; this organization continues to exude dedication to the
people of Brooklyn, providing everyone with the opportunity to learn,
grow and give back; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an organ-
ization for the benefit of others which the individuals at Brooklyn
Community Services have displayed throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
honor Brooklyn Community Services upon the occasion of celebrating its
145th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Brooklyn Community Services.