 
Senate Resolution No. 845
 
BY: Senator BONACIC
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  25th Anniversary of The PRASAD
        Project
 
  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 25th Anniversary of The PRASAD Project; and
 
  WHEREAS, The PRASAD (Philanthropic Relief,  Altruistic  Service  And
Development)  Project  is a philanthropic expression of the Siddha Yoga,
and is an effective and acclaimed humanitarian organization which  holds
special  consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the
United Nations and has been ranked as a top-rated nonprofit organization
by GreatNonprofits since 2014; and
 
  WHEREAS, The charitable work of The  PRASAD  Project  began  in  the
1930s when Bhagavan Nityananda, an Indian guru, offered food and support
to villagers in the Tansa Valley in Maharashtra, India; following in his
footsteps,  Swami Muktananda continued this great work through the 1960s
and 1970s; under Swami Muktananda's guidance, volunteers began  offering
medical services through the Shree Muktananda Mobile Hospital; and
 
  WHEREAS, In the 1980s, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda expanded services to
include nutrition, community development, and medical services such as a
hospital  and  diagnostic  center,  the provision of modern eye care and
comprehensive dental care, a mobile clinic and tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS
programs; and
 
  WHEREAS, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda's  dedication  to  the  health  of
others  is  what  led  her  to establish The PRASAD Project as a central
organization to oversee and support  humanitarian  projects  around  the
world; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Since  its  inception  in  1992,  The  PRASAD  Project has
sponsored many important  humanitarian  projects  around  the  world  to
improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged people; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In  2016, The PRASAD Project achieved Gold Level GuideStar
nonprofit profile level, which demonstrates  this  vital  organization's
deep  commitment  to  financial  accountability  and  openness about its
mission and goals; and
 
  WHEREAS, Currently, The PRASAD Project  is  licensed  in  Australia,
France  and  Spain,  where it is dedicated to raising funds and bringing
global visibility to PRASAD's work around the  world,  particularly  the
programs  in  India; PRASAD Chikitsa based in Ganeshpuri, India, touches
the lives of thousands of people through  its  healthcare  programs  and
sustainable community development initiatives; and
 
 
  WHEREAS,  The  PRASAD  Project  has  locations in New York, where it
provides dental services and dental  health  education  to  children  in
Sullivan  County and some areas of Ulster County; in addition, PRASAD de
Mexico offers  free  eye  surgeries  to  remove  cataracts  and  correct
strabismus; 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
commemorate  the  25th  Anniversary  of  The  PRASAD  Project; and be it
further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to The PRASAD Project.
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of The PRASAD Project

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