Bill Text: NY J02084 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 2-1-1 Backgrounder of United Way of Westchester and Putnam

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-03 - ADOPTED [J02084 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02084-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2084

BY: Senator MAYER

        COMMEMORATING   the   20th  Anniversary  of  2-1-1
        Backgrounder of United Way of Westchester and Putnam

  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 and individuals who 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 20th Anniversary of 2-1-1 Backgrounder of United Way  of
Westchester and Putnam; and

  WHEREAS,  The United Way's 2-1-1 Backgrounder helpline is a free and
confidential national  program  which  is  a  significant  component  in
serving  not  only  Westchester  and Putnam counties but also all of New
York State; furthermore, this invaluable service is available in all  50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada; and

  WHEREAS,  An  easy-to-remember  phone  number dedicated to assisting
individuals in crisis or in need of  guidance  to  obtain  programs  and
services, which are available for individuals and families, United Way's
2-1-1 Backgrounder serves to improve lives and to make a positive impact
in  the  local community through collaboration with other organizations,
resolving numerous problems within the community; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history,  United  Way's  2-1-1
Backgrounder  has connected millions of individuals within the region to
local and national resources for housing, food,  healthcare,  childcare,
education,  employment,  transportation,  counseling,  and much more; in
2023, more than 2.6 million New Yorkers appealed to this resource, which
consists of more than 25,000 programs and services, for assistance; and

  WHEREAS, Based in White Plains, New York,  the  United  Way's  2-1-1
Backgrounder  Call  Center  serves  approximately  6,000,000 New Yorkers
across the Hudson  Valley,  Long  Island,  and  Adirondack  Regions;  an
impressive 80% of the hundreds of thousands of calls are answered within
only 30 seconds, following the guidelines of the Alliance of Information
and Referral Systems (AIRS) certification standards; and

  WHEREAS,  United  Way's  2-1-1  Backgrounder  tirelessly  serves the
interests of the people of this Empire State,  offering  information  on
health  and  human services, referral, assessment, and crisis support as
well as working with community partners and local governments to  ensure
outcomes  are  accomplished  and  impact is being made; help is provided
during times of disaster, including the  COVID-19  pandemic,  Hurricanes
Sandy and Ida, and other emergencies; and

  WHEREAS,  For  two decades, United Way's 2-1-1 Backgrounder has been
dedicated to the strength and  well-being  of  families  throughout  the
region; since its inception, this vital agency has provided professional
counseling   and  community  services,  which  empower  individuals  and

families to deal more effectively with their challenges,  enhancing  the
quality of their lives; and

  WHEREAS, Today, United Way's 2-1-1 Backgrounder continues to work in
partnership  with  the  compassionate  strength  of  local  agencies and
businesses to help promote greater welfare for  all  in  the  tri-county
region; and

  WHEREAS, The success of United Way's 2-1-1 Backgrounder is in direct
correlation  to  the  efforts of its highly trained and empathetic staff
members, 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,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to 2-1-1  Backgrounder  of
United Way of Westchester and Putnam; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body that those
organizations  which  enhance  the  well-being  and  vitality  of  their
community  and  have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence
certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all  the  citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 2-1-1 Backgrounder of United Way  of
Westchester and Putnam; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to 2-1-1 Backgrounder  of  United  Way  of  Westchester  and
Putnam.