 
Assembly Resolution No. 596
 
BY: M. of A. Palmesano
 
        COMMEMORATING   the   50th  Anniversary  of  Arbor
        Housing and Development
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Arbor Housing and Development; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Arbor Housing and Development is a progressive, non-profit
corporation committed to  building  independence  and  creating  housing
options to underserved populations primarily in the Southern Tier of New
York and North Central Pennsylvania; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Incorporated  on  September  3,  1969,  during the "war on
poverty" as Steuben Churchpeople Against Poverty, the  organization  has
since  grown  from  eight  part-time  volunteers  dedicated to self-help
housing to 100 full-time employees; and
 
  WHEREAS, Arbor Housing and Development offers residential behavioral
health and domestic violence services as well as assistance for  renters
and  home-buyers,  creating  a pathway to the security and stability all
people deserve; and
 
  WHEREAS, Furthermore, by  developing,  rehabilitating  and  managing
quality  residential  sites,  this vital organization empowers people to
live within their means in communities of their choice; and
 
  WHEREAS, Arbor  Housing  and  Development  is  also  an  experienced
developer  of  affordable  housing  and  supportive  housing for at-need
populations; and
 
  WHEREAS, A Chartered Member of NeighborWorks America, Arbor  Housing
and  Development is a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO),
New York State HCR-certified  Rural  Preservation  Corporation  and  HUD
Certified Housing Counseling Organization; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Over  its distinguished 50-year history, Arbor Housing and
Development has demonstrated continuous service  to  the  residents  and
communities which it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  success of Arbor Housing and Development 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 community it serves;
and
 
  WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity  for  this
Legislative  Body  to  recognize  and  pay  tribute to Arbor Housing and
Development; and
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Arbor Housing and  Development;  and
be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Arbor Housing and Development.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Arbor Housing and Development

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