LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the John David Human Services Center
upon the occasion of hosting its Grand Opening Reception for its Brook-
lyn, New York, outpatient program on December 19, 2011

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 that are devoted to the health and 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 John David Human Services Center upon the occasion of hosting its
Grand Opening Reception for its Brooklyn, New York, outpatient program;
and
WHEREAS, Affiliated with New York Therapeutic Communities, Inc., the
John David Human Services Center has a Serendipity I for men residential
program which is primarily for individuals in the criminal justice
system who have a substance abuse problem requiring longer-term residen-
tial intervention; it also offers treatment to the former incarcerated
re-entering society, as well as providing an effective alternative-to-
incarceration to others so that they may become productive citizens who
no longer are a burden to society; and
WHEREAS, The program uses the Therapeutic Community model which has
been achieving success for over 40 years; it consists of individuals
living together while they work through the personal and practical
issues that block them from living fulfilled and drug-free lives; and
WHEREAS, Within a disciplined, hierarchical structure based upon peer
self-help, participants of the program gradually regain their self-con-
fidence while furthering their education or job training, reuniting with
their families, and otherwise taking steps to return to society; and
WHEREAS, Clinical staff serve as counselors, rational authorities and
role models for their clients; though individuals must accept responsi-
bility for their own recovery, the Serendipity program offers a proven
path to ensure that each person will have every opportunity to be
successful; 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 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 John David Human Services Center upon the occasion of host-
ing its Grand Opening Reception for its Brooklyn, New York, outpatient
program; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cesar Sosa, Senior Director, John David Human Services
Center.