What's happening
This resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association and the co-naming of MacDonough Street as Jackie Robinson Way.
Why it matters
Highlights the role of grassroots organizations. like the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association in fostering local civic engagement, neighborhood pride, and community improvement over six decades.
Elevates the significance of community-led efforts. in urban development, showing how sustained resident involvement can lead to positive changes, such as economic development, neighborhood beautification, and advocacy for historic preservation.
Connects local history to broader social change. by linking the co-naming of MacDonough Street as Jackie Robinson Way to the legacy of Jackie Robinson, underscoring the importance of recognizing African-American contributions and civil rights progress within the community.
Demonstrates the value of formal legislative recognition. for longstanding neighborhood associations, which can inspire continued activism and strengthen the social fabric of similar communities across the city.
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Headline styles
Honor MacDonough Street Association
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
Full text
1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗
Senate Resolution No. 3006 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association on July 8, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations which… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3006 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association on July 8, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations which contribute to the improvement and enhancement of the quality of life in the communities they represent; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association, to be celebrated at its Annual Block Party on Saturday,
July 8, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event will also be recognized with the co-naming of MacDonough street as Jackie Robinson Way, in honor of Jackie Robinson, an iconic symbol of change for African-Americans in professional… Show allHide
July 8, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event will also be recognized with the co-naming of MacDonough street as Jackie Robinson Way, in honor of Jackie Robinson, an iconic symbol of change for African-Americans in professional sports, and an advocate for social change; and WHEREAS, The 500 Block MacDonough Street Association is a civic organization established to foster a sense of community, civic responsibility and pride in its block by improving the quality of life for all residents; and WHEREAS, Located on MacDonough Street between Ralph and Patchen Avenues, the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association is actively involved in Community Board 3, the 81st Precinct Council and the Stuyvesant East Preservation Action League for landmark status; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of President Stefani Zinerman, the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association has worked diligently to make a positive difference in the Stuyvesant East area of Bedford Stuyvesant through civic engagement, economic development, and beautification initiatives; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association, which has labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the residents and community it serves, noting the significance of its unremitting efforts to build a commonality of interest and pride of cooperative achievement, inherent in the values of community and family life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the 500 Block MacDonough Street Association on July 8, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Stefani Zinerman, President, 500 Block MacDonough Street Association.
Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.