Senate Resolution No. 1083

BY: Senator MYRIE

COMMEMORATING the 25th Anniversary of the Center
for Justice Innovation

WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development of this Empire
State, if the ingredients of shared concern and responsive endeavor
combine in the commitment to society, there have emerged among the
distinguished citizens of the State of New York certain organizations
which warrant special recognition; and

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 25th Anniversary of the Center for Justice Innovation to
be celebrated at an event on Wednesday, May 17, 2023; and

WHEREAS, During this auspicious occasion, 25 changemakers, the
connectors, thinkers, and doers at the Center for Court Innovation, will
be honored for their tireless efforts in transforming justice; their
valuable work involves collaboration among their three main focuses,
research and evaluation, direct-service programming, and training and
expert assistance; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1998, the Center for Justice Innovation,
formerly Center for Court Innovation, remains true to its mission of
creating a more effective and humane criminal justice system by
performing original research and helping launch reforms around the
world; and

WHEREAS, This vital nonprofit touches on all stages of the justice
system, from arrest through reintegration into the community, and
strives to reduce the need for justice system involvement in the first
place; and

WHEREAS, The Center's primary long-term goal is to identify and
resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the
criminal and civil legal systems, by investing resources in underserved
communities, problem-solving side-by-side with populations affected by
crime, and building programs that respond to offending and increase
safety without imposing lasting harm on individuals or communities; and

WHEREAS, The Center for Justice Innovation is truly committed to
treating each and every individual as a unique person who is worthy of
dignity and respect, and is actively working with tens of thousands of
community members, leaders, and systems actors across the United States
to co-create new approaches that reduce reliance on the legal system and
build thriving neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, The success of Center for Justice Innovation 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, 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 25th Anniversary of the Center for Justice Innovation;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Center for Justice Innovation.