Bill Text: NY J02016 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Commemorating the 45th Anniversary of El Centro Hispano, Inc. on October 26, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-18 - ADOPTED [J02016 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02016-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2016

BY: Senator MAYER

        COMMEMORATING  the  45th  Anniversary of El Centro
        Hispano, Inc. on October 26, 2019

  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  El  Centro  Hispano, Inc. to be
celebrated with a Gala on Saturday, October  26,  2019,  at  the  Crowne
Plaza Hotel, White Plains, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  In 1973, a number of concerned and compassionate community
members met to discuss the growing Hispanic population in White  Plains,
and their urgent need for a variety of social services; and

  WHEREAS,  After many conversations and numerous meetings, the group,
which included the current Executive Director, Isabel E. Villar,  formed
a  charitable organization, El Centro Hispano, dedicated to offering the
much-needed services; and

  WHEREAS, Since its official inception in January of 1974, El  Centro
Hispano  has  continually  expanded  its  services  to meet the needs of
Westchester's Hispanic community; and

  WHEREAS, Last year alone, El Centro Hispano provided 14,145 services
to 5,159 unduplicated  clients  through  a  wide  variety  of  bilingual
programs; and

  WHEREAS,   Remaining   true   to  its  mission,  El  Centro  Hispano
strengthens Hispanic families by providing them with  information  about
health,   housing,  employment,  and  immigration  matters;  this  vital
organization also provides these  families  with  outreach,  counseling,
education,  and  advocacy  programs to help them become self-sufficient;
and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, a  variety  of  bilingual  and  cross-cultural
programs  are  held  to  help  the growing Hispanic community assimilate
their new language and culture, while maintaining  and  enriching  their
own; and

  WHEREAS,   El   Centro   Hispano   truly   broadens  the  avenue  of
opportunities for adults and youth alike, empowering  them  to  flourish
and leaving a positive legacy in the community; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  its distinguished 45-year history, El Centro Hispano
has demonstrated continuous service to  the  residents  and  communities
which it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success of El Centro Hispano 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,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to El Centro Hispano; 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 El Centro Hispano, Inc. on October
26, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to Isabel E. Villar, Executive Director, El Centro Hispano,
Inc.
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