LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Long Island Speech-Language-Hear-
ing Association upon the occasion of celebrating "May is Better Hearing
and Speech Month"

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
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
organizations which 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
the Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association upon the occasion of
celebrating "May is Better Hearing and Speech Month" at its annual
awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association (LISHA)
is a nonprofit organization of over 1,900 speech/language/hearing
professionals; as part of its continuing effort to educate and serve the
public, it holds an annual awards ceremony recognizing children through-
out Long Island, who have participated in the "May is Better Hearing and
Speech Month" poster contest; and
WHEREAS, In addition, there is a parent/caregiver award honoring indi-
viduals who have demonstrated outstanding participation and support in
furthering the communication skills of their child, spouse, parent, or
friend; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association upon the
occasion of celebrating "May is Better Hearing and Speech Month"; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association.