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J1139Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Commend Local 372 Dinner

Official title

“Commending Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance”

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

What's happening

This resolution commends Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees for hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance and honoring distinguished members.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of labor unions like Local 372 in supporting both their members and the broader community, especially through initiatives such as scholarship programs for students—many of whom are first-generation college attendees.

  2. Recognizes and honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership and service in various local unions, emphasizing the value of cross-union solidarity and collaboration within New York City’s educational workforce.

  3. Brings public attention to the ongoing efforts by union members to nurture and improve educational opportunities for children in New York City, reinforcing the connection between strong labor organizations and the quality of public education.

  4. Underscores the role of union-led events in fostering community spirit, fundraising for critical causes, and celebrating the achievements and contributions of both current and former union leaders.

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Commend Local 372 Dinner

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1139 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on June 7, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1139 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on June 7, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge organizations and individuals of worthy purpose whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the great City and State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Antun's of Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, This year's honorees are James Tuccieralli, Former President, Local 1320; Fay Wilkie, President, Local 447, CSEA; and Charles Jenkins, Vice Chairman of MOW-TWU Local 100 and President of CBTU New York Chapter; and WHEREAS, Founded by lunch worker Harry Gray, Local 372 is comprised of approximately 23,000 New York City Board of Education Employees working together for the benefit of its members and the children of New York City public schools; and WHEREAS, Since 2002, Local 372 has raised significant funding for scholarships to help children of members who are pursuing college degrees; many of these children are the first in their families to attend college; and WHEREAS, The success of the City and State of New York, and of our nation, depends on organizations such as Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees and its members who have dedicated their lives to nurturing our most precious resource, our children; and WHEREAS, Labor unions, through the integrity and dedication of their leadership, have assumed an essential and integral role in ensuring the welfare, safety and economic stability of the workers of this State and Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on June 7, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Shaun D. Francois I, President, Local 372 New York City Board of Education Employees.

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