Honor School’s 50th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 3043 BY: Senator BROOKS COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children on March 28, 2020 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; 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 Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children, to be celebrated at its Golden Rule Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Heritage Club at Bethpage, Farmingdale, New York; and WHEREAS, With limited facilities in Nassau County for preschoolers with disabilities, The Hagedorn Little Village School was established in October of 1969, inspired by the opportunity to build something with the potential for a deep impact on the lives of countless vulnerable children; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, The Hagedorn Little Village School continues to fulfill its mission to provide the finest educational and therapeutic programs to infants, preschoolers and elementary school children with a wide range of developmental delays and disabilities; and WHEREAS, For five decades, The Hagedorn Little Village School has been striving to help each child to achieve their highest potential educationally, emotionally and socially by creating a nurturing environment for each child and their families; and WHEREAS, The success of The Hagedorn Little Village School 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 children it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to all of the individuals who have been involved with The Hagedorn Little Village School past and present, noting the importance of their work and their enduring commitment to young children; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children on March 28, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children.