Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Recognizing and congratulating East Madison Community Center on their 45th Anniversary.
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WHEREAS, the Center began in humble quarters in a small apartment, initially providing youth with structured activities and adults with a neighborhood-based meeting facility and soon word of the Center spread throughout the community; and,
WHEREAS, today, after providing community services for more than four decades, EMCC has evolved into a thriving multi-service center at 8 Straubel Court; and,
WHEREAS, the Center provides social, educational, recreational, and cultural programming for the east side community with a small paid staff and 250 volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, EMCC continues to grow in response to what is important to families on Madison's east side; and,
WHEREAS, by providing support and technical assistance, EMCC plays a crucial role in helping residents connect with resources necessary to help enhance the quality of life for individuals as well as the community in general; and,
WHEREAS, EMCC's Educational Enrichment Center building expansion in 1997 added vital new space and services for children and adults, the Preschool Enrichment Program, computer lab, family resource services and other program opportunities and expanded again in 2008 to provide space for a full-sized gym, multipurpose room, kitchen, fitness room and handball courts,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Madison Common Council recognize the valuable contributions of the East Madison Community Center staff, volunteers and residents have made to the quality of life on Madison's east side and congratulates them on their 45th Anniversary.