Senate Resolution No. 2603

BY: Senator COMRIE

COMMEMORATING the 155th Anniversary of Chapin Home
for the Aging on May 31, 2024

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens 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 155th Anniversary of Chapin Home for the Aging on May
31, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Chapin Home for the Aging was founded in Manhattan in 1869
by Hannah Chapiné wife of the celebrated orator and pastor of the church
of the Divine Paternity, Dr. Edwin Chapin; twenty other dedicated women
joined in an enterprise based on Dr. Chapin's philosophy of "What is
your need, not your creed"; and

WHEREAS, When Chapin Home welcomed its first residents in 1869, Dr.
Edwin and Hannah Chapin had a bold vision for the future of their
organization; along with their small but dedicated team, they strived to
build an establishment where all were welcome, regardless of background;
and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, Chapin Home for the Aging has been
driven to provide each resident with the excellent, dignified care they
deserve; and

WHEREAS, Over 150 years later, Chapin Home has grown to a 220-bed
skilled nursing facility boasting a 50-registrant adult day health care
center with cutting-edge rehabilitation equipment; its impressive range
of facilities and expert team members cater to a range of unique needs,
empowering seniors with the tools they need to live well; and

WHEREAS, Today, though Chapin Home sits in the tranquil new location
of Jamaica Hills, New York, the vision of its Manhattan founders remains
at the forefront of its mission to provide aging men and women a true
home where they may find the serenity and security which has always been
envisioned as essential and appropriate to the latter part of life; and

WHEREAS, With a philosophy and reputation for excellent care, Chapin
Home has been caring for the elderly of New York for 155 years, and has
firmly established itself as one of the leaders in its field; and

WHEREAS, This significant milestone is an excellent opportunity to
recognize the special contributions of Chapin Home and the dedicated

individuals who strive to better the quality of life for senior citizens
in the community; 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 155th Anniversary of Chapin Home for the Aging on May
31, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chapin Home for the Aging, Jamaica Hills, New York.