LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Pederson-Krag Center upon the
occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Golf Classic

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 that would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Peder-
son-Krag Center upon the occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Golf Clas-
sic on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Crab Meadow Golf Course in North-
port, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Pederson-Krag Center was founded in 1957 by Dr. Geraldine
Pederson-Krag, a well-known and respected psychiatrist residing and
practicing in Suffolk County; she identified a serious need within the
community met with a group of her colleagues to discuss the issue of
providing affordable quality services for people with mental health
problems who were unable to afford private care; and
WHEREAS, As the clinic grew, it necessitated several moves to differ-
ent sites to accommodate the expansion; the Pederson-Krag Center
currently has six facilities throughout Suffolk County and provides a
full continuum of care to approximately 4,500 individuals who are
currently enrolled in one or more of its 26 programs; and
WHEREAS, The Pederson-Krag Center continues the legacy of Dr. Peder-
son-Krag as it continues to monitor and respond to the needs of the
community; and
WHEREAS, The Pederson-Krag Center's mission is to offer a continuum of
out-patient, community and school-based mental health and addiction
recovery services; and to provide quality services to children, adults
and families in a manner that fosters dignity and respect which empowers
individuals to become full participants in their own recovery as well as
independent members of the community; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, The Pederson-Krag Center's distin-
guished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Pederson-Krag Center upon the occasion of hosting its 14th
Annual Golf Classic; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Pederson-Krag Center.