LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ulster County Literacy Association upon
the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit
of excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ulster County Literacy Association upon the occasion of celebrating its
30th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, This most auspicious occasion will be observed at two special
events; first, they will host their 30th Anniversary Party and tutor
recognition ceremony at Skytop Steakhouse and Brewing Co. in Kingston,
New York, on Friday, May 20, 2011; they will then host their Annual
Scrabble Game night at the same location on Thursday, October 27, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Ulster Literacy Association is a non-profit organization,
whose mission it is to provide adults with effective programs aimed at
developing the reading, writing, and communication skills necessary for
them to achieve their personal and professional goals; and
WHEREAS, Since 1981, Ulster Literacy Association has provided literacy
tutoring for more than 4,000 adults within Ulster County, offering one-
to-one free tutoring in English reading, writing, and speaking skills to
any adult who wants to learn; and
WHEREAS, An affiliate of ProLiteracy Worldwide and Literacy New York,
the Ulster Literacy Association community consists of tutors and
students, as well as more than 150 volunteers and professional staff,
who are dedicated to enriching the lives of Ulster County residents
through the gift of literacy; and
WHEREAS, Ulster Literacy Association tutors teach basic reading and
writing skills to adults whose literacy skills are below a sixth-grade
reading level and who are not eligible for public school education;
tutors also provide instruction for adults whose first language is not
English and often help to prepare them for the GED or United States
citizenship test; and
WHEREAS, The students who benefit from this vital Association come
from a variety of backgrounds; some are lifelong Ulster County residents
while others immigrated to the United States from other countries; and
WHEREAS, Due to many years of commitment and the tireless efforts of
its remarkable directors, staff and volunteers, many students who have
learned to read and write at the Ulster Literacy Association have gone
on to secure better jobs, start their own businesses, and pursue voca-
tional training as nurses, home-health companions, mechanics, and
computer technicians; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members, past and present, of Ulster Literacy Association who have
labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for
the residents and community it serves; noting the significance of its
unremitting efforts to build a commonality of interest and pride of
cooperative achievement, inherent in the values of community and family
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ulster County Literacy Association upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 30th Anniversary, and to wish this illustrious organization
continued success in its vital work on behalf of its community; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ulster Literacy Association, 480 Aaron Court, Willow Park,
Kingston, New York 12401.