Honor Alpha Kappa Alpha Brunch

Senate Resolution No. 945 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.-Delta Mu Omega chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gospel Brunch on April 14, 2019 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 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.-Delta Mu Omega chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gospel Brunch, "Raise the Roof for Our Community," on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event is designed to bring awareness to the increasing financial crisis that many promising local youth face as they prepare for a college education; and WHEREAS, Delta Mu Omega, through its foundation, Pearls of the Capital Region, is steadfastly committed to raising the ceiling of opportunities for its community by continuing to provide educational scholarships and community giving; for more than four decades, this vital organization has provided scholarship funds for deserving, college-bound women in the Capital District Region; and WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. had its humble beginnings as the vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University in 1908; and WHEREAS, Since then, the sorority has flourished into a globally impactful organization of over 290,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership which is both domestic and international in its scope; and WHEREAS, As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has grown, it has maintained its focus in two key arenas: the lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members, and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence; and WHEREAS, The Delta Mu Omega graduate chapter was chartered in 1947 to specifically service the Capital Region; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Delta Mu Omega chapter has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to help aspiring youth further their education, growth, and development; and WHEREAS, The success of the Delta Mu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 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 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 Delta Mu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.-Delta Mu Omega chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gospel Brunch on April 14, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.-Delta Mu Omega chapter, Albany, New York.