LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chemung ARC upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 60th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those indi-
viduals and organizations whose singular purpose is the care and welfare
of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Chemung ARC upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary on
Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Elmira Country Club; and
WHEREAS, Chemung ARC is a non-profit human services agency which
provides advocacy and services for individuals with intellectual and
other developmental disabilities in Chemung County; and
WHEREAS, Chemung ARC is one of 55 chapters in the statewide NYSARC,
Inc., the largest not-for-profit agency in the nation serving persons
with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Chemung ARC is committed to increasing public
awareness about the needs, rights, and most importantly, the abilities
of the people with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, As Chemung ARC celebrates its 60th Anniversary, it will
continue to carry out its mission to enable persons with disabilities
and their families to achieve their potential through self-determined
goals in partnership with the agency; and
WHEREAS, Chemung ARC is extremely proud of its distinguished history
and the fact that it has been a leader in providing the highest quality
services in Chemung County for all people from birth through adulthood
who have disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations which bring greater awareness
to health issues, and assist people with developmental disabilities in
their quest for dignity and independence, are a great benefit to the
health and welfare of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and recognize
Chemung ARC, which has led the way in providing education, habilitation,
as well as jobs to individuals with disabilities in the hopes of inte-
grating them into the community for the past 60 years; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Chemung ARC upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniver-
sary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chemung ARC.