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J1043Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Girls Empowerment Event

Official title

“Commemorating the 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference on March 18, 2017”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference in Brooklyn for supporting and inspiring teenage girls.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of targeted support for teenage girls from low-income communities. , recognizing how enrichment programs like Queen Geniuses can help address opportunity gaps and foster personal and professional growth.

  2. Emphasizes the value of connecting young women with influential community professionals. , suggesting that mentorship and exposure to diverse role models are critical for developing future female leaders.

  3. Acknowledges the dedication of staff and volunteers. , drawing attention to the impact that committed adults and community leaders can have on the aspirations and achievements of young people.

  4. Signals state-level recognition of grassroots empowerment initiatives. , which can help legitimize and encourage similar programs, potentially increasing support and resources for youth development efforts statewide.

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Honor Girls Empowerment Event

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1043 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING the 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference on March 18, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1043 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING the 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference on March 18, 2017 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 that are devoted 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 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Medgar Evers College Academic Building I in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference is an annual event held in Brooklyn, committed to enriching, strengthening and supplementing the growth and development of teenage girls ages 14-18 from low-income communities; and WHEREAS, With the use of powerful interactions such as speeches, panel discussions, workshops and dynamic performances, this conference intends to connect girls from diverse backgrounds to influential professionals throughout the community, bridging the gap from one age group to the next; and WHEREAS, The 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference seeks to ignite, inspire and support the next generation of female leaders by encouraging them to think critically, communicate powerfully and pursue opportunity which empowers them to take actions in pursuit of their passions; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference; and WHEREAS, The success of the Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff and volunteers, 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 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference on

March 18, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the 2017 Queen Geniuses Girls Empowerment Conference.

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