LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Housing
Council

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 who would devote themselves to the 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 commem-
orate the 40th Anniversary of the Housing Council; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Council is one of New York State's largest
HUD-approved comprehensive housing counseling agencies; it is a not-for-
profit corporation founded in 1971, in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Council provides landlord education, foreclosure
prevention, pre-purchase counseling, emergency housing services and fair
housing education; the Council provides property management tools and
strategies to landlords in order to enhance their business skills and
familiarize them with their rights and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Council served over 8,000 households throughout
the region in 2010; the mission of the Council is to do the following:
strengthen communities one home at a time; assist homeowners, tenants,
landlords and municipalities through education, counseling and research;
promote fair housing awareness; and be the comprehensive resource for
all housing issues; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Housing Council; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen Leonardi, President, the Housing Council.