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

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 the 50th Anniversary of Community Action; this
exceptional organization will mark its origins and recognize its part-
ners with a Community Fair, to be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Since 1966, Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson
County, Inc. (CAPC) has been providing invaluable and outstanding
service to the citizens 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 that will
sustain self-reliance; and
WHEREAS, Community Action was born out of the Equal Opportunity Act of
1964 that was initiated by President John F. Kennedy and brought to
fruition by President Lyndon B. Johnson who, during a memorable State of
the Union address 50 years ago, declared unconditional war on poverty;
the Economic Opportunity Act was signed into law on August 20, 1964, and
not only spurred the birth of Community Action, but also inspired the
introduction of Head Start one year later; 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; this effective agency has grown to 135
full-time employees and more than 10,000 individuals are served 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 sense 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 the 50th Anniversary of Community
Action; 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.