Honor NAACP Brooklyn Branch

Senate Resolution No. 1487 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING NAACP Brooklyn Branch upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Mary Church Terrell Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals and 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend NAACP Brooklyn Branch upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Mary Church Terrell 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, Under the able leadership of President L. Joy Williams, NAACP Brooklyn Branch has gained a reputation as one of the largest, most effective and influential branches of the NAACP, ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and striving to eliminate race-based discrimination; and WHEREAS, The success of NAACP Brooklyn Branch is in direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated members, 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 organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to NAACP Brooklyn Branch; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend NAACP Brooklyn Branch upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Mary Church Terrell 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 Joy Williams, President, NAACP Brooklyn Branch.