LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Informed Voices Civic Association
upon the occasion of its 11th Annual Appreciation Night and Community
Awards Ceremony

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 Informed Voices Civic Association upon the occasion of its 11th
Annual Appreciation Night and Community Awards Ceremony to be celebrated
at Our Lady of Miracles in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, June 27, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, The Informed Voices Civic Association was started because the
challenge to become involved in community and to search for solutions
has never been greater; its members believe in knowledge as well as
action; and
WHEREAS, VOICES stands for: Validating Others and Initiating Coura-
geous Empowering Strategies; one of this organization's primary missions
is to make sure that the community is infused with life, is vigorous,
and is undiminished; and
WHEREAS, Informed Voices Civic Association is more than just a gather-
ing of neighbors and friends, it is a family as well as a diverse organ-
ization whose common bonds provide strength; its diversity is an asset
in searching for ways to improve the lives of its members as well as all
the residents of the community, and to make its community a better place
to live; and
WHEREAS, Many of the members of the Informed Voices Civic Association
donate countless hours to charitable and benevolent causes that help the
community grow and flourish; the organization provides opportunities to
attend seminars, volunteer at blood drives, take part in social activ-
ities, and attend association meetings; and
WHEREAS, Informed Voices Civic Association believes that integrity,
honesty, respect, commitment, attentive listening, and an open mind are
needed in order to communicate effectively and partake in activities
that are helpful to the community; these activities serve, support, and
are in the best interest of those who live, work and play in the commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organiza-
tions 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
commend the Informed Voices Civic Association upon the occasion of its
11th Annual Appreciation Night and Community Awards Ceremony; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Informed Voices Civic Association.