Concurrent Resolution No. 83 was adopted by the Legislature April 2, 1955 establishing the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation. Three Senators, four Assemblymen were appointed to investigate and study the extent and scope of mental retardation and the social, educational, economic, mental and physical problems as a result. The Committee was to formulate and recommended a comprehensive plan for legislation and other action in the state and community directed toward ameliorating the conditions arising out of the problem of mental retardation. Senator Earl W. Brydges, Niagara Falls, Chairman was to report to the Legislature March 31, 1956.
From the description of [Hearings]. [1955-1960] (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 694405548
