LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim February 2011 as United Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region
Month

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those vital programs throughout the State of New York whose
purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life in the commu-
nities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2011 as United Way
2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region Month; and
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region will be launching
its 2-1-1 service to benefit the 250,000 residents of Broome and Tioga
Counties, to be observed at its Ribbon-Cutting celebration on Friday,
February 11, 2011, at United Way of Broome County, Vestal, New York; and
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region is a free, confi-
dential information and referral telephone number helping people gain
access to essential services; and
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region has been providing
direct, personal and professional assistance for health and human
services since 2010; and
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region operates out of a
call center at United Way of Broome County and is supported by funding
from United Way of Broome County; and
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region is committed to
offering all community residents information on issues concerning food,
housing, child care, employment, health care, senior care, substance
abuse, mental health, financial problems, crisis counseling, legal
matters and volunteer opportunities; and
WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region is a vital resource
also functioning to assist businesses, support human resources depart-
ments, hospital social workers and individuals new to the community who
are seeking information about what the region has to offer; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2011 as United
Way 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.