LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Heart of Brooklyn upon the occa-
sion of hosting its 10th Anniversary Celebration on February 14, 2011

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 commend
Heart of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Anniversary
Celebration on February 14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Heart of Brooklyn is a partnership of the leading cultural
institutions located near Grand Army Plaza in central Brooklyn; the
partner sites include: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children's
Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park, and
Prospect Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, Heart of Brooklyn is proud to celebrate a decade of committed
service to its member institutions and the Brooklyn community through
award-winning collaborative initiatives in education, local economic
development, marketing and tourism; and
WHEREAS, Heart of Brooklyn received a 2009 Neighborhood Achievement
Award from the Department of Small Business Services; most recently, its
signature youth development initiative, the Brooklyn Cultural Adventures
Program (BCAP), was awarded a 2010 National Arts & Humanities Youth
Program Award; and
WHEREAS, Since 2001, Heart of Brooklyn has established itself as an
imaginative and dynamic contributor to the communities of central Brook-
lyn and the cultural life of New York City; by building successful part-
nerships with a wide range of stakeholders, it has demonstrated the
value of collaborative planning and action, and has served as a model
for other local partnerships and cultural institutions around the coun-
try; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Director Ellen Salpeter, Heart of Brooklyn
continues to prosper today and into the future; and
WHEREAS, Heart of Brooklyn's distinguished record merits the recogni-
tion and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Heart of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Anniver-
sary Celebration; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ellen Salpeter, Director, Heart of Brooklyn.