Honor AHRC Annual Dinner

Senate Resolution No. 4819 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING AHRC New York City upon the occasion of hosting its 69th Annual Dinner on May 5, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 commend AHRC New York City upon the occasion of hosting its 69th Annual Dinner on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel New York; and WHEREAS, This years distinguished honorees include: Dale Hensley, Humanitarian Award; Konica Minolta, Corporate Leadership Award; and Josh Hirsch, Anne Kraus Award; and WHEREAS, AHRC New York City provides resources for families including Respite, Training Workshops, Educational Advocacy, Sibling Services, and Guardianship Information; and WHEREAS, This vital organization also encourages people to engage with and become valued members of their community with programs such as Adult Day Services, Camping and Recreation, and MSC; and WHEREAS, AHRC New York City provides a range of in-home supports for those with developmental disabilities including individualized services, community habilitation, respite and residences; and WHEREAS, With a long-standing tradition of supporting people with disabilities, AHRC New York City not only prepares these individuals for employment, but helps them to obtain and maintain employment; and WHEREAS, The success of AHRC New York City 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, 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 commend AHRC New York City upon the occasion of hosting its 69th Annual Dinner on May 5, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to AHRC New York City.