LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Steven L. Krause for 25 years of distin-
guished service to the Community Service Society of New York

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 honor
Steven L. Krause for 25 years of distinguished service to the Community
Service Society of New York on Thursday, September 15, 2011, in New York
City; and
WHEREAS, The Community Service Society of New York is a 165 year-old
institution that has been on the cutting edge of public policy inno-
vations to support poor New Yorkers in their quest to be full partic-
ipants in the civic life of New York City; and
WHEREAS, Steven Krause has been the Chief Operating Officer of the
Community Service Society (CSS) since 1986; in that capacity, he over-
sees all the day to day operations of CSS-Finance and Management, Policy
and Advocacy, Program Services, Government and Public Affairs, and
External Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining CSS, Steven Krause was Deputy Executive
Director of the New York City Youth Bureau and, from 1978 to 1980,
served as Chief Administrator for Finance and Management at the New York
City Board of Education; he has had a distinguished career in public
service including senior level positions at the New York City Human
Resources Administration and the Youth Services Agency; and
WHEREAS, Steven Krause served on Mayor David Dinkins' transition team
on youth and social services; he has been a member of several panels and
boards, including Mayor Koch's Blue Ribbon Commission on Youth Services
and New York City's Arts Partner's Initiative; he currently serves on
the board of CUNY's Creative Arts Team; and
WHEREAS, Steven Krause was an adjunct professor in mathematics and
public administration at the College of New Rochelle from 1977 to 1980;
he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from
the same institution; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Steven Krause's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Steven L. Krause for 25 years of distinguished service to the
Community Service Society of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steven L. Krause.