Bill Text: NY J01309 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Pleasantville Children's Center to be celebrated on June 1, 2023
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01309 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01309-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1309 BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the Pleasantville Children's Center to be celebrated on June 1, 2023 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Pleasantville Children's Center to be celebrated on Thursday, June 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1972 by a group of mothers together at Reader's Digest and looking for a truly special place for their children to learn and grow, Pleasantville Children's Center has provided a nurturing environment for the Mount Pleasant, New York community for five decades; and WHEREAS, A valuable part of the Mount Pleasant community, Pleasantville Children's Center is dedicated to encouraging early childhood growth through a developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizing self-expression, discovery, and problem solving with the goal of fostering a life-long enjoyment of learning; and WHEREAS, Pleasantville Children's Center is run by a dedicated Board of Directors comprised of parent volunteers; parents take an active role in planning and hosting several school and class-wide events, parties, and fundraisers throughout the year; and WHEREAS, Since its inception 50 years ago, Pleasantville Children's Center has been focused on the families and community it serves; during the school year, events such as the annual Fall and Spring Picnics at the Park, Pancake and Pajama Party, Cocktail Party/Silent Auction and Library Art Show, and visits from firefighters, police officers, and dentists put the children and families in touch with one another outside the school environment; and WHEREAS, The success of the Pleasantville Children's Center is in direct correlation to the efforts of its volunteer Board of Directors, made up of dedicated parents, 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 sense 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 50th Anniversary of the Pleasantville Children's Center to be celebrated on June 1, 2023; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Pleasantville Children's Center.