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J858Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor HALANY for Community Service

Official title

“Commending HALANY upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by HABNET Services Corporation”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends HALANY for being specially recognized by HABNET Services Corporation for its contributions to the legal community.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of diversity in the legal profession. by recognizing HALANY’s work to promote participation of Haitian Americans and other ethnic minorities in the legal and judicial systems, encouraging broader representation and equity.

  2. Signals support from the New York State Legislature for community-based legal organizations,. potentially influencing policy, funding, and public perception of similar groups serving minority communities.

  3. Underscores the value of partnerships and recognition within the community,. as HALANY is being honored by another community-focused organization (HABNET), demonstrating the interconnectedness and mutual support among groups advancing social, economic, and legal progress.

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Honor HALANY for Community Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 858 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING HALANY upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by HABNET Services Corporation WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary organizations it… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 858 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING HALANY upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by HABNET Services Corporation WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend HALANY upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by HABNET Services Corporation celebrated at its 12th Annual Gala, Shifting the Paradigm: Moving from Spender to Investor, on Saturday, February 25,

2017, at Glen Terrace in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, HALANY is the Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York, a non-profit professional organization founded to promote and encourage participation by Haitian Americans and other ethnic minorities in… Show all

2017, at Glen Terrace in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, HALANY is the Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York, a non-profit professional organization founded to promote and encourage participation by Haitian Americans and other ethnic minorities in the judicial and legal system; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend HALANY upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by HABNET Services Corporation; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to HALANY.

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