Senate Resolution No. 4519

BY: Senator VALESKY

COMMEMORATING the 40th Anniversary of the Syracuse
Northeast Community Center

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 that 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
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Syracuse Northeast Community
Center; and

WHEREAS, The Syracuse Northeast Community Center (SNCC) was
established in 40 years ago, and is located at 716 Hawley Avenue, in
Syracuse, New York; and

WHEREAS, In 1978, the North East Hawley Development Association
(NEHDA) and other community advocates pushed for more community centered
services to be located in Syracuse's Northeast Neighborhood, which lead
to the eventual establishment of Dr. Weeks Elementary School and the
adjoining Syracuse Northeast Community Center; and

WHEREAS, This partnership between the Syracuse Northeast Community
Center and Dr. Weeks Elementary School was a unique concept and was the
first of its kind in New York State; and

WHEREAS, This not-for-profit organization believes in quality,
community and collaboration, and these values have been the foundation
and inspiration for the Syracuse Northeast Community Center since its
founding; and

WHEREAS, This community based model, as represented by the Center
and the School, has provided many social services throughout the past
four decades, including youth development, senior support, family
stabilization, health and education, and access to community
connections; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Syracuse Northeast Community Center upon the celebration of
its 40th Anniversary of providing quality programs and services to the
residents of Syracuse's Northeast Neighborhood; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably embossed, be
transmitted to the Syracuse Northeast Community Center.