Senate Resolution No. 1566

BY: Senator LARKIN

COMMENDING BRiDGES upon the occasion of
celebrating its 30th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves 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 BRiDGES upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary
feted at an event on Thursday, March 9, 2017; and

WHEREAS, BRiDGES, Building Relationships - Investing in Diversity -
Genuinely Empowering Self, provides extensive services based upon a
philosophy of independent living that respects each person's right to
make autonomous decisions regarding every aspect of life; and

WHEREAS, Founded to give a voice to people with disabilities living
in Rockland County, BRiDGES has served the interests of the people of
the Empire State for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Today, BRiDGES partners with more than 30 Rockland County
agencies and organizations to ensure that every person with a disability
receives quality services which help Rockland County be a fully
accessible, integrated community, promoting health and autonomy for
people with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, The success of BRiDGES is in direct correlation to the
efforts of its management and staff, whose involvement is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of this organization and the community it serves;
and

WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, BRiDGES has
strived to fulfill the changing needs of its community, and remains
steadfast in its commitment to serving people of all abilities for many
years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend BRiDGES upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to BRiDGES.