LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Mercy Home
of Brooklyn, New York, for its many years of tireless dedicated service
to those in need

WHEREAS, Organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for
others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth, are
deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these organizations to
be recognized for the significance of their contributions and efforts to
assist others in developing the skills necessary to be successful,
productive citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 150th Anniversary of Mercy Home of Brooklyn, New York, for its
many years of tireless dedicated service to those in need on Saturday,
March 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Mercy Home is to assure the quality of life
for persons with developmental disabilities through the recognition of
each person's inherent dignity and absolute right to a life filled with
learning and love; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1862 by the Brooklyn Regional Community of the
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Mercy Home was created with the
distinct mission of serving those with significant developmental chal-
lenges; the many children accepted into Mercy Home have flourished as
adults, living full lives despite being differently abled; and
WHEREAS, Mercy Home, dedicated to serving persons of all races and
creeds, strives to nurture the independence of its participants, many of
whom take part in summer concerts, volunteer in local park cleanups and
participate in Mercy Home's special vacation to Disney World; and
WHEREAS, The leadership of Sister Kay Crumlish, Executive Director of
Mercy Home, only adds to the prestige of the organization; she has been
truly instrumental in its growth and development; 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
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Mercy Home of Brooklyn, New York,
for its many years of tireless dedicated service to those in need; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Kay Crumlish, Executive Director of Mercy Home.