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Honor Kappa Alpha Psi Event

Official title

“Commending the Brooklyn/Long Island Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Metro City Founders Day Event”

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

What's happening

This resolution commends the Brooklyn-Long Island Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity for hosting its Annual Metro City Founders Day Event.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the ongoing impact of Kappa Alpha Psi’s community work. , including youth mentorship, philanthropy, and support for students entering college, which contribute to long-term community development and opportunity.

  2. Recognizes the value of local organizations in strengthening neighborhoods. , stressing how dedicated groups can foster well-being, educational achievement, and civic engagement across generations.

  3. Public acknowledgment enhances the visibility and legitimacy of service organizations. , potentially encouraging further community involvement, partnerships, and support for their charitable initiatives.

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Honor Kappa Alpha Psi Event

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 296 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Brooklyn - Long Island Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Metro City Founders Day Event on January 28, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 296 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Brooklyn - Long Island Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Metro City Founders Day Event on January 28, 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 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 commend the Brooklyn - Long Island Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Metro City Founders Day Event on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Dazzler Hotel, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 5,

1911, by 10 extraordinary young men at Indiana University, each of whom strived to enrich the communities in which they lived, through excellence in education, profession, and service; and WHEREAS, These young men, having a strong foundation of brotherhood and promoting achievement in every field of human endeavor, laid the legacy for a dynamic organization which currently is comprised of over

250,000 members and 721 chapters, both domestic and international; and WHEREAS, Across the globe, Kappa Alpha Psi has positively affected millions of youth, families, and community organizations through mentorship, community service and philanthropy; and WHEREAS, In order to further share the image and concept of Kappa Alpha Psi, the Brooklyn-Long Island Alumni was chartered on April 9,

1949; the original 15 members worked diligently to better their Brooklyn community in a myriad of ways including annual Thanksgiving turkey drives, toy drives, mentorship programs for youth, and, in conjunction with local foundations, graciously donated… Show all

1949; the original 15 members worked diligently to better their Brooklyn community in a myriad of ways including annual Thanksgiving turkey drives, toy drives, mentorship programs for youth, and, in conjunction with local foundations, graciously donated significant funds to inner-city high school students entering college; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organizations which enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Brooklyn - Long Island Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Metro City Founders Day Event; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Brooklyn - Long Island Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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