 
Assembly Resolution No. 1066
 
BY: M. of A. Lupardo
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  50th Anniversary of the Broome
        County Urban League
 
  WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development  of  this  Empire
State,  if  the  ingredients  of  shared concern and responsive endeavor
combine in the commitment to  society,  there  have  emerged  among  the
distinguished  citizens  of  the State of New York certain organizations
which warrant special recognition; and
 
  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend  those
illustrious  organizations  of  the  State  of  New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of  life  in  their
communities; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Broome County Urban League; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Founded  in 1968, the Broome County Urban League (BCUL) is
located in Binghamton, New York; in 1970, BCUL became  an  affiliate  of
the National Urban League; and
 
  WHEREAS, For five decades, BCUL has strived to empower the community
by  changing  the  lives  of those who live in it; this vital non-profit
organization focuses primarily  on  youth,  catering  to  the  needs  of
children   ages   five-18  through  after-school  and  summer  programs,
tutoring/mentoring,  technology  classes,  and  workforce   development;
however,  BCUL  is  always  ready  and willing to help any man, woman or
child who is looking for assistance; and
 
  WHEREAS, In addition to its education and workforce  programs,  BCUL
provides  family  support,  health  insurance, prescription cards, food,
clothing, housing and utility bill assistance, as well as  aid  in  many
other areas; and
 
  WHEREAS,  BCUL  also offers comprehensive referral services to other
community agencies and private industries such as The Center  For  Help,
Family   Services,   Online   Job   Board,   Youth  Services,  Workforce
Development, Young Professionals, WJOB-FM 93.3, and The Urban Star; and
 
  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 50 year history, the  Broome  County
Urban League has demonstrated continuous assistance to the residents and
communities which it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The success of the Broome County Urban League is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its President and CEO Jennifer Lesko,  the
BCUL  staff, and its board members, 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, 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 recognized and applauded by all  the  citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Broome County Urban League;  and
be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jennifer Lesko, President and CEO,  Broome  County  Urban
League.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Broome County Urban League

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