 
Senate Resolution No. 2093
 
BY: Senator MAYER
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  50th  Anniversary of Rye Youth
        Council
 
  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
commemorate  the  50th Anniversary of Rye Youth Council to be celebrated
on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Whitby Castle, Rye, New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, Established in 1972, Rye Youth Council supports the social,
emotional, and mental health of children, teens and young adults; and
 
  WHEREAS, With programs centered around  promoting  social  emotional
learning  (SEL) among youth, Rye Youth Council's workshops, programs and
clubs provide a platform  where  youth  are  empowered  to  meet  life's
challenges with confidence and competence; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  its after-school programs include leadership
training, peer mentoring, employment services, career  exploration,  and
community  service, while its in-school curriculum addresses topics such
as bullying, conflict resolution, peer pressure and sportsmanship; and
 
  WHEREAS, SEL is the process  through  which  all  young  people  and
adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop
healthy  identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective
goals,  feel  and  show  empathy  for  others,  establish  and  maintain
supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions; and
 
  WHEREAS,  All  Rye  Youth  Council  programs address the five broad,
interrelated areas of social emotional  learning  competence,  including
self-awareness,  self-management,  social awareness, relationship skills
and responsible decision-making; and
 
  WHEREAS,  For  five  decades,  this  vital  organization  has   been
instrumental  in  helping  countless  local  youth get involved in their
community and make a difference in the lives of others; and
 
  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 50-year history, Rye  Youth  Council
has  demonstrated  continuous  service  to the residents and communities
which it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS, The success of Rye Youth Council is in  direct  correlation
to  the  efforts of its dedicated Board of Directors, staff and interns,
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 Rye Youth Council; 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Rye Youth Council; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Rye Youth Council.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Rye Youth Council

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