LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Key 2 Joy, A Wellness Community Center
upon the occasion of its expansion on February 16, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly recognize those small businesses within the State of New York
which have positively impacted their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Key 2 Joy, A Wellness Community Center upon the occasion of its expan-
sion, to be celebrated at a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by the
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce on February 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2008, Key 2 Joy, A Wellness Community Center
was the creation of Shannon K. Keyes, a former Certified Public Account-
ant and Chief Financial officer for corporate America; and
WHEREAS, After a car accident in the early 1990s, Shannon K. Keyes
began to explore complimentary healing modalities to assist with her
recovery; a later diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis prompted her to delve
even deeper into holistic healing, subsequently, discovering tremendous
healing benefits as well as a joy of helping others; and
WHEREAS, In early 2008, Shannon K. Keyes established Key 2 Joy, A
Wellness Community Center, becoming the first female in her family to
start her own business; and
WHEREAS, Key 2 Joy, A Wellness Community Center offers classes, work-
shops, lectures/ demonstrations, healing circles, and concerts/ perform-
ances in Hatha yoga, meditation, Tantra yoga, guided visualization,
hypnosis, Reiki, Healing Touch, Quantum Touch, Emotional Freedom Tech-
nique (EFT), sound healing, and other modalities; and
WHEREAS, Partnering with other organizations such as, Art N Soul,
Inc., the American Cancer Society, CDPHP, the Capital District YMCA, the
East Greenbush Library, Aquarian Dance and Source School of Tantra, Key
2 Joy, A Wellness Community Center has proudly served over 750 members
of its community; and
WHEREAS, Key 2 Joy's rapid success and upcoming expansion are a direct
result of its founder and president, Shannon K. Keyes and her staff, who
work tirelessly to establish a safe, nurturing, supportive environment
where learning and healing go hand-in-hand; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses such as Key 2 Joy, A Wellness Community
Center exert a strong, positive influence on the communities they serve
and are a crucial element in the economy of New York State; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Key 2 Joy, A Wellness Community Center upon the occasion of its
expansion on February 16, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shannon K. Keyes, Founder and President, Key 2 Joy, A Well-
ness Community Center, 145 Vly Road, Suite 6, Niskayuna, New York 12309.