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This resolution commends the Urban Male Leadership Program for hosting its Annual Gala and recognizes its positive impact on students.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of targeted support for urban male students,. emphasizing the role of specialized mentorship, academic intervention, and leadership development in improving college transition and graduation rates.
Recognizes the value of community and institutional support,. showing that pairing students with mentors—including staff and administrators—can foster a stronger academic and social foundation for success.
Signals legislative and public backing for similar student retention programs,. potentially encouraging further investment in initiatives that address achievement gaps and promote equity in higher education.
Affirms the broader societal benefits of such programs,. noting that their impact extends beyond individual students to the quality of life and educational outcomes in the community at large.
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Honor Urban Male Leadership Gala
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Senate Resolution No. 2448 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Urban Male Leadership Program upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in applauding organizations whose diligence and compassionate commitment… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2448 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Urban Male Leadership Program upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in applauding organizations whose diligence and compassionate commitment help to improve the quality of life of others; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Urban Male Leadership Program upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Eastwood Manor Caterers, Bronx, New York; and WHEREAS, The Urban Male Leadership Program (UMLP) is designed to facilitate the successful transition of first-year and transfer students to Lehman College in the Bronx; and WHEREAS, Focused upon the recruitment, retention, academic success and graduation of students, the UMLP fulfills its mission to support high achievement through monthly academic intervention, success workshops, and leadership development trainings; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, each interested UMLP student is presented with an opportunity to participate within Circle of Support Mentorship sessions; and WHEREAS, UMLP students are paired with another student, staff member, faculty member or senior administrator, in an effort to further assist in their academic and social development at Lehman College; and WHEREAS, It is in the interest of New York State to recognize the achievements made and to continue these efforts by promoting the awareness and fostering the understanding of the Urban Male Leadership Program; and WHEREAS, All citizens of this great Empire State applaud the staff and administration of the Urban Male Leadership Program; their compassion and commitment make a significant impact on the lives of many and highlights the importance of this esteemed organization; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Urban Male Leadership Program upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Urban Male Leadership Program.
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