LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jill and Jim Kelly upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the Humanitarian Award by the Nassau
County AHRC Foundation on June 8, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jill and Jim
Kelly upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Huma-
nitarian Award by the Nassau County AHRC Foundation, to be celebrated at
its 62nd Annual Rose Ball at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury,
New York, on June 8, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Annual Rose Ball, held each year in June since 1950, is
AHRC Nassau's largest social function and is attended yearly by numerous
guests, including AHRC family members, as well as the Long Island corpo-
rate community and helps to support programs and services for children
and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to
reach their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Rose Ball, AHRC Nassau proudly honors those
who help to support its mission and work diligently on behalf of its
worthy endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Former Buffalo Bills quarterback and Pro Football Hall of
Famer, Jim Kelly, along with his wife Jill, have been active philanthro-
pists for decades; in 1986, Jim Kelly established his Kelly for Kids
Foundation to serve disadvantaged and disabled youth; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Jill and Jim Kelly established Hunter's Hope Founda-
tion, named after their son Hunter, who was born with Krabbe Disease, an
inherited fatal disorder of the nervous system; the couple is dedicated
through research and awareness, to finding a cure for Krabbe Disease and
to enhancing newborn screening to detect other inherited conditions; and
WHEREAS, Jill and Jim Kelly have been called upon to contribute their
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have
always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Jill and Jim Kelly have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Jill and Jim Kelly have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jill and Jim Kelly upon the occasion of their designation as
recipients of the Humanitarian Award by the Nassau County AHRC Founda-
tion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jill and Jim Kelly.