 
Senate Resolution No. 4033
 
BY: Senator AVELLA
 
        COMMEMORATING  the 40th Anniversary of the YWCA of
        Queens
 
  WHEREAS, From time to  time,  society  calls  upon  individuals  and
organizations   to   be   recognized   for  the  significance  of  their
contributions and efforts to assist  others  in  developing  the  skills
necessary to be successful, productive citizens; and
 
  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
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the YWCA of Queens, to be celebrated
with  a  Gala  on  April 19, 2018, at Terrace on the Park, Flushing, New
York; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)  is  one  of
the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation, serving more
than two million women, girls and their families; and
 
  WHEREAS,   Staying  true  to  its  mission  of  eliminating  racism,
empowering women and promoting peace, justice, dignity and  freedom  for
all, the YWCA of Queens is part of a national and international movement
working to advance the quality of life for women and their families; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  YWCA  of  Queens  was  originally  conceived  by nine
immigrant women in 1978, after a hungry Korean immigrant latchkey child,
waiting for his mother to come home from work,  attempted  to  cook  and
accidentally set fire to their kitchen; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Officially  established as the Flushing branch of the YWCA
of New York City, its founders initially provided child care, as well as
ESL and Senior Services; and
 
  WHEREAS, This vital organization  opened  its  current  facility  in
1995, and incorporated as the YWCA of Queens in 2003; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Today,  the YWCA of Queens is recognized as an influential
non-profit organization which meets the needs of low-income  individuals
and immigrants in one of the most diverse cities in the world; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  YWCA  of  Queens  now serves more than 5,000 families
annually through its multi-generational and cross-cultural services; and
 
  WHEREAS, With  a  goal  to  address  the  diverse  needs  of  Queens
residents,  the  YWCA of Queens stands as a beacon in the communities it
serves, offering integral services to  encourage  educational,  economic
and personal well-being; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Over its distinguished 40-year history, the YWCA of Queens
has demonstrated continuous service to  the  residents  and  communities
which it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The success of the YWCA of Queens is in direct correlation
to the efforts of its 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 organization and the community it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the YWCA of Queens; 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  citizens  of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of  the  YWCA  of  Queens;  and  be  it
further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the YWCA of Queens, New York.
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the YWCA of Queens

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