LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Charles Ruffin upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition for his outstanding performance
while volunteering at the Albany City Mission by Living Resources

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals with
disabilities merit our recognition as they realize goals that serve to
lift barriers and expand choices for all persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Charles
Ruffin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition for
his outstanding performance while volunteering at the Albany City
Mission by Living Resources, to be celebrated at its 2015 Spring Awards
Ceremony, on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Village of Colonie Family
Center, Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious honor recognizes adults with intellectual or
developmental disabilities, such as Charles Ruffin, for their achieve-
ment at mastering academic, independence, and work readiness performance
skills; and
WHEREAS, For his hard work and determination, Charles Ruffin is being
recognized for his outstanding performance while volunteering at the
Albany City Mission; and
WHEREAS, At Living Resources, its staff of more than 650, assist and
support people who are disabled due to birth trauma, accident or
illness; more importantly, the dedicated staff appreciates each person's
individual strengths, and capabilities, allowing them to be the best
they can be; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization provides individualized life enhanc-
ing opportunities to persons with disabilities through volunteerism,
education and enrichment activities in their communities, some of which
are: over 60 residential housing arrangements, day opportunities, arts,
community volunteering through Living Resources' Rotaract Club,
supported employment, after school programs, counseling services,
services to persons who are deaf and hard of hearing, in home support to
families, and services to persons with Traumatic Brain Injury; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Living Resources also provides access to a Home
Health Agency and a Licensed Home Care Services Agency which specialize
in serving people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals whose extraordinary spirit and determination are an
inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Charles Ruffin is a role model for many who face similar
obstacles which he has faced and overcome; holding steadfast to his
dream of independence, he accomplished his goals and made his vision a
reality; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Charles Ruffin upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition for his outstanding performance while volunteering at the
Albany City Mission; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Ruffin.