Honor Sigma Gamma Rho Event

Senate Resolution No. 2939 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Chapter, Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae, upon the occasion of hosting its Youth Symposium, "Elevating Our Youth," to be held March 14, 2020 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Chapter, Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae, upon the occasion of hosting its Youth Symposium, "Elevating Our Youth: Civically, Socially, and Physically," on Saturday,

March 14, 2020, at Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Held on the second Saturday of March by Alumnae Chapters nationwide as a unified effort to support local youth and address issues that affect teens today, Youth Symposium is designed to highlight some of the prevalent concerns that negatively impact today's youth: drugs, teen violence, abuse, low self-esteem, suicide, teen pregnancy, and more; and WHEREAS, "Elevating Our Youth: Civically, Socially, and Physically," is a free event for middle school and high school students; snacks will be provided, and participants will have access to a youth forum which will include Soca, Zumba, Giveaways, and Music; and WHEREAS, These young people will also be educated with some amazing seminars, included its Middle School Workshop, Money Matters Financial, and its High School Workshop, Civic Engagement; and WHEREAS, With the current state of our world, protecting our youth is imperative to survival; the Annual Youth Symposium equips local youth with the skills and competencies to advocate for themselves as well as their peers; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this vital event creates dialogue and presents opportunities for youth to connect to community resources, providing inspiration for positive and long-lasting change; and WHEREAS, The success of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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 sorority and the population it serves; and WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful efforts, it is the practice of this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Chapter, Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae, upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Youth Symposium on March 14, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Chapter, Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae.