Honor Dr. Robert Gore

Senate Resolution No. 1485 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Robert Gore, III, MD upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Dr. Sara Winifred Brown Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Robert Gore, III, MD upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Dr. Sara Winifred Brown Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch, to be celebrated at its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Brunch on Saturday, June 8,

2019, at Top Civic Center, Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1924, the mission of the National Association of University Women (NAUW) is to serve women, youth and the disadvantaged in the communities of this nation, as well as in developing countries, by addressing educational issues, advancing the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied organizations; and WHEREAS, To this end, NAUW sponsors, promotes and conducts educational activities designed to provide community outreach services to learners at every level of development; it also provides assistance to individuals who have not completed their education and need basic skills necessary to function effectively in society; and WHEREAS, Robert Gore, III is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Kings Against Violence Initiative; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Robert Gore, III has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Robert Gore, III, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Robert Gore, III, MD upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Dr. Sara Winifred Brown Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Robert Gore, III, MD.