LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Community Action Planning Council of
Jefferson County, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anni-
versary

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 commend
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc., upon the
occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, In January 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed into
law the Economic Opportunity Act, inspiring a variety of educational,
employment and training programs, including Community Action; and
WHEREAS, Since 1966, Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson
County, Inc. (CAPC) has been providing outstanding service to the citi-
zens of Jefferson County, New York; and
WHEREAS, CAPC is one of 50 Community Action Agencies in New York
State, and one of over 1,000 nationwide founded on a common purpose to
support low-income households as they develop their abilities to be
self-supporting and develop family and community relationships which
will sustain self-reliance; and
WHEREAS, CAPC was created through the efforts of the League of Women
Voters and the Council of Social Agencies, and received a grant to oper-
ate a summer Head Start program, with a staff of two and a very modest
budget; and
WHEREAS, Half a century later, CAPC operates four major programs: Head
Start/Universal Pre-K, Housing and Energy Services, Jefferson-Lewis
Childcare and the Family Center; CAPC has grown from a staff of two to
135 employees, serving more than 10,000 individuals each year through a
multitude of anti-poverty services; and
WHEREAS, CAPC is a community leader; its positive action changes
people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and
makes this great Empire State a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, 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
commend Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.,
upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.