LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Jewish
Community Council of Canarsie

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 30th Anniversary of the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie,
to be celebrated at its Annual Community Breakfast on Sunday, April 3,
2011, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Jewish Community Council of Canarsie has provided assist-
ance to thousands of individuals and families from all walks of life
throughout Southeastern Brooklyn; it is dedicated to combating hunger,
illiteracy, domestic violence, racism, homelessness and poverty and
seeks to exercise, promote and protect the rights of the residents of
Southeastern Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, The agency serves nearly 7,000 clients with a wide array of
human services throughout the Canarsie, Georgetown, Starrett City and
Mill Basin communities; caseworkers assist the needy with case manage-
ment and information regarding public assistance, food stamps, Medicare,
Medicaid, and various public and private housing programs; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, the Jewish Community Council of
Canarsie has emerged as a major unifying force amongst the general popu-
lation of Canarsie through its Canarsie Bridges and Spring Creek activ-
ities; these particular programs have evolved into the most successful
initiatives organized within the Canarsie community, effectively bring-
ing all ethnic, cultural, religious, and youth groups together; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Jewish Community Council of
Canarsie; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie.