Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of A New Hope Center and recognizing its outstanding service to the residents of Tioga County and the Southern Tier of New York State

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that commemorates the 40th anniversary of A New Hope Center, a nonprofit organization based in Owego, New York. It formally recognizes the center's four decades of providing free and confidential support services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes in Tioga County and the Southern Tier. The resolution highlights the organization's specific contributions, such as operating a 24-hour hotline, offering emergency safe housing, and assisting approximately 1,200 individuals annually. By adopting this measure, the legislative body expresses its appreciation for the center's work in promoting community safety and healing without enacting any new laws or funding changes.