Honor Concord Nursing Breakfast

May 19, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor those illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior citizens 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 commend the Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center upon the occasion of hosting a Breakfast on Friday, May 19, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, New York is stronger because we honor and respect our elders, and citizens of any age with physical or intellectual disabilities, who reside at a skilled nursing or post-acute care center throughout the State; and WHEREAS, These citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, The Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is the only African-American nursing home in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Respecting and honoring elders is of the utmost importance at Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; this vital organization provides skilled care to its residents, and currently has seven centenarians entrusted in its care ranging from 100 to 108 years old; and WHEREAS, The success of the Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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 the Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; 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 recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center upon the occasion of hosting a Breakfast on May 19, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn.