 
Assembly Resolution No. 909
 
BY: M. of A. Stec
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  50th  Anniversary of the Glens
        Falls Area Youth Center
 
  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  health
and welfare of our young people; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  the  50th Anniversary of the Glens Falls Area Youth Center;
and
 
  WHEREAS, In June of 2018, former participants, staff, board  members
and  supporters  will  gather together at a special reunion to celebrate
this auspicious occasion; it is an opportunity for the Center  to  thank
everyone  who  truly  believed in its mission and gave of their valuable
time and energy to help the youth of Glens Falls; and
 
  WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Glens Falls Area Youth Center has  served
as  a safe haven for thousands of young people in Warren County; it is a
place where teenagers truly  feel  welcome,  accepted,  and  loved,  and
thereby,  creating  a  warm and comfortable place where anyone who walks
through the door is made to feel important; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Glens Falls Area  Youth  Center  offers  a  variety  of
recreation, programs and services for local teenagers including arts and
crafts,  games, athletics, tutoring, daily meals, and the opportunity to
improve personal hygiene and develop basic social skills; and
 
  WHEREAS, In 2014, the Glens Falls Area  Youth  Center  served  2,500
young  people  by providing 14,911 meals, and awarding $4,000 in college
scholarships; in addition, 2,503 youths improved  their  grades  through
tutoring  programs,  and  19,643  individuals  participated  in  various
recreational activities; and
 
  WHEREAS, The success of the Glens Falls  Area  Youth  Center  is  in
direct  correlation  to  the efforts of Executive Director Matt Congdon,
and his 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
institution and the community it serves; 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  50th Anniversary of the Glens Falls Area Youth Center;
and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to Matt Congdon, Executive Director, Glens Falls Area Youth
Center.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Glens Falls Area Youth Center

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