Senate Resolution No. 1309

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the
Pleasantville Children's Center to be celebrated on
June 1, 2023

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 individuals and 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
50th Anniversary of the Pleasantville Children's Center to be celebrated
on Thursday, June 1, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1972 by a group of mothers together at Reader's
Digest and looking for a truly special place for their children to learn
and grow, Pleasantville Children's Center has provided a nurturing
environment for the Mount Pleasant, New York community for five decades;
and

WHEREAS, A valuable part of the Mount Pleasant community,
Pleasantville Children's Center is dedicated to encouraging early
childhood growth through a developmentally appropriate curriculum
emphasizing self-expression, discovery, and problem solving with the
goal of fostering a life-long enjoyment of learning; and

WHEREAS, Pleasantville Children's Center is run by a dedicated Board
of Directors comprised of parent volunteers; parents take an active role
in planning and hosting several school and class-wide events, parties,
and fundraisers throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception 50 years ago, Pleasantville Children's
Center has been focused on the families and community it serves; during
the school year, events such as the annual Fall and Spring Picnics at
the Park, Pancake and Pajama Party, Cocktail Party/Silent Auction and
Library Art Show, and visits from firefighters, police officers, and
dentists put the children and families in touch with one another outside
the school environment; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Pleasantville Children's Center is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its volunteer Board of Directors,
made up of dedicated parents, 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 50th Anniversary of the Pleasantville Children's Center
to be celebrated on June 1, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Pleasantville Children's Center.