LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Genesee ACE Employment Services upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2012 Constance E. Miller
Award of Excellence

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 honor
Genesee ACE Employment Services upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2012 Constance E. Miller Award of Excellence, to be
celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Genesee ACE Employment Services in Batavia, New York, has
provided employment services for individuals with a diagnosed mental
illness in Genesee County since July of 1995; and
WHEREAS, Genesee ACE Employment Services assists individuals to
choose, find and keep satisfying employment, and helps to assure that
each employee successfully meets the employer's job performance require-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, countless individuals have sought work for
the first time or decided to return to work because of the support and
encouragement they received from their Job Coach's at Genesee ACE
Employment Services; and
WHEREAS, At Genesee ACE Employment Services, the process of seeking
employment begins with a psychiatric rehabilitative process that focuses
on the strengths and desires of each person and then matches them with
employment that best fits those areas; and
WHEREAS, The services provided by Genesee ACE Employment Services are
multifaceted and not limited to supportive employment; and
WHEREAS, Genesee ACE Employment Services also has a Peer Specialist
that provides outreach to LeRoy Manor, and a Benefits Specialist that
individually evaluates a person's income and benefits before they return
to the workforce, so there are no unwelcome surprises; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the dedicated staff at ACE advocate for individ-
uals best interest at Mental Health Court, Drug Court, and SPOA, and has
representation on the Mental Health Sub Committee; the staff is quick to
work in cooperation with other providers to assure the greatest success
for their customer; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Genesee ACE Employment Services upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as recipient of the 2012 Constance E. Miller Award of Excellence;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Genesee ACE Employment Services.