LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Safe Homes
of Orange County

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 commem-
orate the 25th Anniversary of Safe Homes of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Safe Homes of Orange County is a private, not-for-profit
agency established in 1986 to provide comprehensive and confidential
domestic violence services to victims and their families; and
WHEREAS, Safe Homes of Orange County's vision consists of the follow-
ing: to promote the eradication of domestic violence throughout Orange
County; to ensure the safety of survivors and their improved access to
services by reducing common barriers; to support the survivors' freedom
of choice; to hold abusers accountable for the violence they perpetrate;
and to advocate for the development of victim-sensitive laws, policies
and procedures across all systems that impact survivors of domestic
violence; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by Safe Homes of Orange County is in
direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have
supported the development of the organization over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the superbly-skilled staff and volun-
teers at Safe Homes of Orange County, whose involvement is and has
always been characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all of their
efforts on behalf of the organization and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, Safe Homes of
Orange County may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks
forward to continuing to serve the needs of the community; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Safe Homes of Orange County; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Safe Homes of Orange County.