Honor COJO Flatbush Breakfast

Senate Resolution No. 611 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING COJO Flatbush upon the occasion of hosting its 40th Annual Community Legislative Breakfast on March 3, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those illustrious organizations of 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 COJO Flatbush upon the occasion of hosting its 40th Annual Community Legislative Breakfast on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Kol Yaakov Hall, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, COJO Flatbush was established as a multi-faceted, non-sectarian, non-profit social service agency ready to respond to the concerns and needs of the local community; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this vital organization works together with a multitude of ethnic and cultural communities in addressing common concerns; and WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, COJO Flatbush preserves and strengthens the quality of life of families in its community, providing comprehensive programming that assists the less fortunate in meeting their daily needs for food, sustenance, housing, health care, social support and financial security; and WHEREAS, For four decades, this Breakfast has been the vehicle for the greater community to pay tribute to and honor legislators and community leaders, as well as outstanding financial, educational, social service, healthcare and religious institutions which contribute to the quality of life in Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, COJO Flatbush has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of COJO Flatbush is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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 organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication and successful efforts, it is the custom of this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to COJO Flatbush of Brooklyn, New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend COJO Flatbush upon the occasion of hosting its 40th Annual Community Legislative Breakfast on March 3, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to COJO Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York.