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This resolution commends One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York for hosting its 11th Annual Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Golf Classic fundraiser.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of organizations like One Hundred Black Men, Inc. in addressing inequities and empowering African Americans to lead and effect change in their communities.
Acknowledges the role of fundraising events. such as the Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Golf Classic—in supporting youth-focused initiatives including scholarships, mentoring, and entrepreneurship training, which can have long-term impacts on community development.
Signals legislative support for cultural diversity and local leadership,. reinforcing that such organizations are valued contributors to the social and economic fabric of New York State.
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Honor Black Men's Golf Event
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Senate Resolution No. 5458 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Golf Classic on August 6, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 5458 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Golf Classic on August 6, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Golf Classic on Monday, August 6, 2018, at Forest Hill Field Club, Bloomfield, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. began in New York City in 1963, as an organization of like-minded business, political and community leaders who met to advocate for improvement in conditions in their communities; and WHEREAS, These remarkable gentlemen envisioned an organization which would capitalize on the collective power of community to address issues of inequities and to empower African Americans to become agents of change in their communities; and WHEREAS, The Annual Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Golf Classic serves as a fundraiser for One Hundred Black Men of New York, and supports youth development programs, including college scholarships, mentoring, and business entrepreneurship training; and WHEREAS, During this auspicious event, members and partners enjoy a day of golfing while indulging in luxurious spa treatments and lounging by the pool, followed by an Awards Dinner Reception; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor those organizations and individuals of significance who add strength, vigor, and inspiration to the ethnic diversity and quality of life in the communities of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Golf Classic on August 6,
2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York.
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