LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the American Red Cross on the occasion
of celebrating its 95th Anniversary of service on Long Island

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
American Red Cross on the occasion of celebrating its 95th Anniversary
of service on Long Island; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated
at the Red and White Dinner Dance, to be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012,
at the Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton,
the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response
organization; as part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral huma-
nitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distin-
guishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters;
over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with
the aim of preventing and relieving suffering; and
WHEREAS, In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red
Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community
services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members
and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of life-
saving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote
health and safety; and international relief and development programs;
and
WHEREAS, On May 3, 2012, at the Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State
Park, Farmingdale, New York, the American Red Cross is celebrating its
95th Anniversary of service on Long Island; it will also be honoring
MacDella Cooper of the MacDella Cooper Foundation with the George W.
Cutting, Jr. Humanitarian Award and Nick Toomey of the Rallye Group,
LLC, with the Good Neighbor Award; and
WHEREAS, In addition, at its celebration of the 95th Anniversary of
service on Long island, the American Red Cross will be honoring Mrs.
Michalis of Locust Valley, New York, who has been a Red Cross volunteer
for 73 years; and
WHEREAS; This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the American Red Cross
on the occasion of its 95th Anniversary of service on Long Island, and
to MacDella Cooper, Nick Toomey and Mrs. Michalis; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the
citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the American Red Cross on the occasion of celebrating its 95th
Anniversary of service on Long Island; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert J. Nori, Director of Philanthropy, the American Red
Cross, Long Island, New York.