LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the students at the Henry Viscardi
School in Albertson, New York, upon the occasion of launching a campaign
to collect food for Island Harvest

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 welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the students
at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, New York, upon the occasion
of launching a campaign to collect food for Island Harvest; and
WHEREAS, The school, also known as "The Henry Viscardi School at Abil-
ities!," provides educational services and daily on-site medical care to
200 students (K-12) with severe physical disabilities and rare
illnesses; it serves students from Long Island, the five boroughs of New
York City, and Westchester; and
WHEREAS, The students at the Henry Viscardi School, most of whom are
in power wheelchairs, commute long distance to Viscardi because of the
comprehensive services it offers; and
WHEREAS, The students at Henry Viscardi School, comprise a unique yet
committed group of Island Harvest volunteers; they recently launched a
campaign to collect 1,000 pounds of food for Island Harvest; and
WHEREAS, The students and faculty at the Henry Viscardi School feel
very strongly about feeding hungry families on Long Island; they have
the determination to see this huge undertaking through to a successful
conclusion; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the students at
the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which
serve to bring people together for such constructive and beneficial
purposes, are brought to our attention, 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 students at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, New
York, upon the occasion of launching a campaign to collect food for
Island Harvest; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Henry Viscardi School, 201 I U Willets Road, Albertson,
NY 11507-1516.