LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION observing the 5th Anniversary of the passing of
Jonathan Carey and applauding the reforms that have since taken place at
the State and local level to protect our most vulnerable members of
society in State care

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge occa-
sions that are established with the hope of increasing public awareness
of serious issues that affect the lives of our youth from the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to observe
the 5th Anniversary of the passing of Jonathan Carey and applauding the
reforms that have since taken place at the State and local level to
protect our most vulnerable members of society in State care; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Carey, the loving son of Michael and Lisa Carey of
Bethlehem, New York, was born on September 12, 1993; and
WHEREAS, When he was just six years old, he was diagnosed with autism;
Jonathan Carey died on February 15, 2007, at the age of 13; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this serious issue, and more must be done to increase knowledge and
attentiveness at both the State and local levels to support and protect
our youth, our most precious resource; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
observe the 5th Anniversary of the passing of Jonathan Carey and
applauding the reforms that have since taken place at the State and
local level to protect our most vulnerable members of society in State
care; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael and Lisa Carey.