Honor Girls Leading Up Event

May 19, 2018 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 Girls Leading Up upon the occasion of hosting its Pre-Summer Kickoff Silent Disco Party on Saturday, May 19, 2018; and WHEREAS, Girls Leading Up strives to promote sisterhood while empowering, educating and equipping young women in the diaspora to become civically engaged, visionaries and future leaders; and WHEREAS, This vital organization diligently works to equip and provide young women with the tools to become effective leaders which is necessary to ensure the economic prosperity of women, their families and communities across the globe; and WHEREAS, Girls Leading Up teaches girls the skills they need for innovation and social change, empowering them to serve as future female change agents; girls with strong voice become active leaders and passionate engaged citizens who truly impact their communities; and WHEREAS, Girls can attend various programs at Girls Leading Up including personal and professional development workshops, training workshops and sessions, counseling sessions, mentorship services and additional resources; and WHEREAS, The success of Girls Leading Up is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Girls Leading Up; 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 commend Girls Leading Up upon the occasion of hosting its Pre-Summer Kickoff Silent Disco Party on May 19, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Girls Leading Up.