LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Mental
Health Association of Erie County, Inc., on May 16, 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 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 commemorate the 50th
Anniversary of the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at
the Statler Golden Ballroom in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Mental Health Association of Erie County,
Inc. (MHA) has helped tens of thousands of Western New York residents
who are dealing with mental illness; by providing a comprehensive range
of vital services, the MHA has helped to break the stigma associated
with mental illness; and
WHEREAS, When individuals and families are in crisis, when they have
nowhere else to turn, they look to the MHA for the answers they need; it
provides education, public information, prevention programs and train-
ing, while supporting individuals and families living with mental
illness through advocacy, treatment linkage and outreach; and
WHEREAS, Since 1962, MHA has provided essential programs and services
to seniors, adults, families and children in Erie County; over the
years, the organization has positioned itself to know what the most
pressing and current mental health needs are in the community and to
deliver the best possible programming and services to meet those needs;
and
WHEREAS, This auspicious 50th Anniversary presents a unique opportu-
nity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the
Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc., and to congratulate it
on its achievements and progress; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Mental Health Association of
Erie County, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.