Honor Tribune Society's 50th

2018, at Marina Del Rey in Bronx, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion is the perfect opportunity to honor members and individuals, who have excelled in their respective fields, while making a positive difference as leaders, public servants and role models for others to emulate; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1968 by a group of peace officers, The Tribune Society, is a fraternal organization of African Americans and minority judicial and non-judicial court personnel who work for the New York State court system; and WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, The Tribune Society diligently works to ensure equal opportunity for all who work in or whom the New York Unified Court System serves by making whatever contribution its titles allow; and WHEREAS, For five decades, this vital organization has strived to develop various formats that will enable minorities in its communities to better understand how the court system works in relation to their lives and to ensure the implementation of equal employment hiring practices within the courts; and WHEREAS, The success of The Tribune Society is in direct correlation to the efforts of President Roderick E. Randall, and his staff, 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 institution and the community it serves; 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 The Tribune Society, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary on November 1, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Roderick E. Randall, President, The Tribune Society, Inc.