LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the YES Community Counseling Center
upon the occasion of its 35th Anniversary, to be celebrated on March 22,
2012

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 organizations
and individuals who work to improve the well-being of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the YES Community Counseling Center of Massapequa, New York, upon the
occasion of its 35th Anniversary, to be celebrated with a dinner dance
on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at The Riviera in Massapequa; and
WHEREAS, On this auspicious occasion the YES Community Counseling
Center will proudly honor Mrs. Joy Jorgensen, President of YES; Mark
Marrazzo, of Bayview Florist; and the Baird Family of Massapequa in
recognition and appreciation of the countless, tireless hours and effort
they have devoted to the growth of the center and the betterment of the
community; and
WHEREAS, The YES Community Counseling Center's mission is to assist
young people and adult community members in an effort to enable them to
develop to their potential; and
WHEREAS, Originally incorporated in 1977 as Youth Environmental
Services, as a non-profit community based organization, its name was
changed to YES Community Counseling Center to better reflect its non-
profit community based organization status and the scope of services it
provides, services which are comprehensive and designed to respond to
the complex needs of its clients and their family members; and
WHEREAS, The YES Community Counseling Center provides comprehensive
services to children, families and adults who are struggling with many
types of issues including family violence, trauma, chemical dependency,
divorce, suicide and other societal problems; and
WHEREAS, On the occasion of its 35th Anniversary of service, this
Legislative Body is pleased to have the opportunity to applaud the YES
Community Counseling Center for 35 years of spirit, determination, and
dedication on behalf of the people and the community it serves, and to
recognize the significance of its contributions to the quality of life
therein; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the YES Community Counseling Center upon the occasion of its
35th Anniversary, to be celebrated on March 22, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the YES Community Counseling Center and to the honorees of
the evening.