LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating both the 30th Anniversary of the
Clyde F. Simon Lakeview Apartments and the 15th Anniversary of the Clyde
Simon II Apartments, in Bath, New York

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 that are devoted 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 both the 30th Anniversary of the Clyde F. Simon Lakeview Apart-
ments and the 15th Anniversary of the Clyde Simon II Apartments, in
Bath, New York; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday,
June 9, 2011 in the Lakeview Dining Room; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Clyde F. Simon
Lakeview Apartments located at 105 Geneva Street in Bath, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Clyde F. Simon Lakeview Apartments in Bath, New York,
were developed to fulfill the mission of the National Association of
Senior Citizens, now known as EHDOC (Elderly Housing Development and
Operations Corporation) and the Steuben County Economic Opportunity
Program (S.C.E.O.P.) to bring affordable housing for senior citizens and
the disabled to the Bath, New York, area; and
WHEREAS, Instrumental in the creation and successful development of
the Clyde F. Simon Lakeview Apartments as "housing with a heart" were
Clyde Simon, Dick West, Patricia Eaton and Charlie McGrady; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, the first tenants moved into the Clyde F. Simon
Lakeview Apartments; in its 30 years of offering affordable housing for
seniors and the disabled, the apartments have been the residence of over
700 individuals; three of the original tenants are still in residence:
Marion Dobbs, George Humphrey and Wanda Woughter; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Clyde F. Simon Lakeview Apartments offer its
tenants a nutrition program and has a service coordinator on staff; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, a grant was secured to expand the Clyde F. Simon
Lakeview Apartments by 40 additional units and the Clyde Simon II Apart-
ments were opened for occupancy; and
WHEREAS, The original tenants of the Clyde Simon II Apartments in 1996
were: William Clarke, Beverly Harris, Carol Heckman, Joseph Kulik, Fran-
cis Orr, Roger Peters and Ramona Spencer; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to both the Clyde F.
Simon Lakeview Apartments and the Clyde Simon II Apartments, in Bath,
New York; 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 recognized and applauded by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate both the 30th Anniversary of the Clyde F. Simon Lakeview
Apartments and the 15th Anniversary of the Clyde Simon II Apartments, in
Bath, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carey Spara, Community Manager, Clyde F. Simon Lakeview
Apartments, 105 Geneva Street, Bath, New York 14810.