LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending VISIONS/Services for the Blind and
Visually Impaired upon the occasion of hosting its 21st Annual Brooklyn
Advisory Board Luncheon

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired upon the occasion
of hosting its 21st Annual Brooklyn Advisory Board Luncheon on Friday,
June 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, During this event the organization will honor the following:
Marie Ange Daniel, Beyond Focus TV; Jean Joseph, Beyond Focus TV; Rich-
ard Kuo, Homecrest Community Services, Inc.; Edith McKnight, Rosetta
Gaston Senior Center; Christopher G. Roberts, Producing Artistic
Director/Accessibility and Disability Consultant; and Barbara Waters,
Mt. Ararat Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, VISIONS is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service
organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to:
assist people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead
independent and active lives in their homes and communities; and educate
the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are
blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all
aspects of community life; and
WHEREAS, VISIONS fulfills its purpose by providing the following:
individualized rehabilitation training at home or in the community;
social services; employment training and job development; and group and
community education and activities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
commend VISIONS upon the occasion of hosting its 21st Annual Brooklyn
Advisory Board Luncheon; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and to
the aforementioned honorees.