Honor Autism Awareness Event

Senate Resolution No. 5086 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING East Flatbush Inc., a youth and community development corporation, upon the occasion of hosting its 2018 Sip and Paint Autism Awareness Event on April 28, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend East Flatbush Inc., a youth and community development corporation, upon the occasion of hosting its 2018 Sip and Paint Autism Awareness Event held on Saturday, April 28, 2018; and WHEREAS, Established in 2008, East Flatbush Village diligently works to uplift its Neighbors with Neighbors; this vital not-for-profit organization provides programs for young people and provides resources to the entire family which in turn will repair the community; and WHEREAS, East Flatbush Village offers a range of community enrichment programs including mentorship, dance, step, arts and crafts, digital inclusion, photography, martial arts, graphic and web design, as well as music creativity programs; and WHEREAS, East Flatbush Village also established the Boys2Manhood Mentorship Program, Sistas With A Vision, Healthy Aging Digital Inclusion Program, S.T.A.N.D. (Self-care, Tender-love, Always, Needed, Daily) Mental Health Initiatives, and the E.N.O.U.G.H. (Educating, Neighborhoods, Organizing, Under-served, Grassroots-organizing and Health-awareness) Initiative, which involves community organizing and activism designed to curtail rising street violence within our community; and WHEREAS, The success of East Flatbush Village 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 East Flatbush Village; 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 East Flatbush Inc., a youth and community development corporation, upon the occasion of hosting its 2018 Sip and Paint Autism Awareness Event on April 28, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to East Flatbush Inc.