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J3054Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Desiree Santos for Advocacy

Official title

“Honoring Desiree Santos upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the LGBT Community Advocacy Award by In Our Own Voices, Inc. on July 16, 2017”

Sponsor Neil D. BreslinSD-44
Status
In Senate Committee
Finance
Impact
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Passage
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What's happening

This resolution honors Desiree Santos for receiving the LGBT Community Advocacy Award from In Our Own Voices, Inc. on July 16, 2017.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of local leadership and advocacy,. recognizing individuals whose dedication directly impacts and uplifts the LGBTQ community, which can inspire others to engage in similar work.

  2. Underscores the value of educational achievement and professional development. in fostering effective community leaders, showing how Desiree Santos’s academic and legal background contributed to her advocacy.

  3. Emphasizes the importance of visible recognition from legislative bodies,. which not only honors the individual but also publicly affirms the value of LGBTQ advocacy and encourages continued progress in equality and representation.

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Honor Desiree Santos for Advocacy

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Neil D. Breslin

Senator · Senate District 44

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History

  1. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 3054 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Desiree Santos upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the LGBT Community Advocacy Award by In Our Own Voices, Inc. on July

16, 2017 WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and organizations that provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or other endeavors, or simply… Show all

16, 2017 WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and organizations that provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Desiree Santos upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the LGBT Community Advocacy Award by In Our Own Voices, Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Jazz in July event on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel, in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Desiree Santos received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in English from St. John's University where she graduated cum laude; she went on to earn a J.D. from Albany Law School in May of

2017; and WHEREAS, A passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community, Desiree Santos was formerly the Director of the Pro Bono LGBT Rights Project at Albany Law School; and WHEREAS, In addition, Desiree Santos served as the Student Liaison for the New York State… Show all

2017; and WHEREAS, A passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community, Desiree Santos was formerly the Director of the Pro Bono LGBT Rights Project at Albany Law School; and WHEREAS, In addition, Desiree Santos served as the Student Liaison for the New York State Bar Association's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section; she plans to pursue a career in Business and Entertainment Law; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Desiree Santos has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in 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 honor Desiree Santos upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the LGBT Community Advocacy Award by In Our Own Voices, Inc. on July

16, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Desiree Santos.

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