Bill Text: NY J00895 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 45th Anniversary of YES Community Counseling Center

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-09 - ADOPTED [J00895 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00895-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 895

BY: Senator THOMAS

        COMMEMORATING   the   45th   Anniversary   of  YES
        Community Counseling Center

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  commend  those
illustrious  organizations  of  the  State  of  New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of  life  in  their
communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the 45th Anniversary of YES Community Counseling Center; and

  WHEREAS,  YES Community Counseling Center is a non-profit, community
based agency founded in 1977; and

  WHEREAS, While originally founded as a youth outreach  program,  the
organization  has grown considerably in the past 45 years and now offers
a wide range of specialized programs for youth, young adults,  families,
individuals impacted by trauma, and addiction; and

  WHEREAS,  YES Community Counseling Center provides assistance to all
those in need regardless of income or socio-economic status; and

  WHEREAS, With locations in Massapequa and Levittown, New  York,  YES
Community  Counseling  Center  primarily  serves  those  residing within
southeastern and central Nassau County, yet also  reaches  beyond  these
perimeters; and

  WHEREAS,  YES financial literacy program, Commerce Plaza, has served
5,000 students annually throughout Long Island since 2000;  in  addition
to  on-site  prevention  and treatment services, this vital organization
provides school and community-based education, programming, professional
training, and coalition building; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, the center's efforts to expand and create  new
initiatives  has  always been predicated upon the needs of its community
members; YES  has  provided  support  during  times  of  greatest  need,
including  after the tragedies of 9/11, Superstorm Sandy, and throughout
the COVID-19 pandemic; and

  WHEREAS, YES Community  Counseling  Center  has  sought  to  develop
initiatives  that  are  innovative and address the gaps in resources and
support for those most in need; and

  WHEREAS, In recent years,  YES  has  partnered  with  youth  serving
organizations,  local  school  districts,  universities and colleges, as
well as community sectors, in  an  effort  to  build  our  capacity  and
improve outcomes; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  its  distinguished  45-year  history,  YES Community
Counseling Center has demonstrated continuous service to  the  residents
and communities which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of YES Community Counseling Center is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its dedicated staff, whose involvement is,
and  always  has  been,  characterized  by  an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard  of  excellence  in
all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves;
and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body that when
individuals and 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
commemorate the 45th Anniversary of YES Community Counseling Center; and
be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to YES Community Counseling Center.