Senate Resolution No. 5882

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

COMMENDING Teen Challenge Inc. Life Training
Center upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th
Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Teen Challenge Inc. Life Training Center upon the occasion of
celebrating its 60th Anniversary; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated with an event in October of 2018; and

WHEREAS, Since 1958, Teen Challenge Inc. Life Training Center has
been saving lives and improving the quality of life within the
communities it serves; for six decades, this vital non-profit
organization has strived to help youth, adults and families become
mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well
and spiritually alive; and

WHEREAS, Adult & Teen Challenge is a nine-month residential
treatment program for men, women and married couples caught in the
vicious cycle of drug and alcohol addiction; and

WHEREAS, The Center also cares for individuals dealing with mental
health diagnosis and those who have been victims of abuse or
abandonment, and many more issues; and

WHEREAS, With over 261 centers nationwide, Adult & Teen Challenge is
currently the biggest recovery program of its kind, diligently working
to combat the opioid epidemic in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Teen Challenge has made life a little
bit better for thousands of clients by giving them a purpose, helping
them achieve a vision and fulfill their destiny; the Center truly makes
the world a better place to live, work, and play; and

WHEREAS, The success of Teen Challenge Inc. Life Training Center is
in direct correlation to the efforts of its President, Don Wilkerson,
and his 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
institution and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
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
commend Teen Challenge Inc. Life Training Center upon the occasion of
celebrating its 60th Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Don Wilkerson, President, Teen Challenge Inc. Life
Training Center.