Honor Mohawk Valley Latino Festival

Assembly Resolution No. 609 BY: M. of A. Buttenschon COMMENDING Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Latino Festival, in conjunction with the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month on August 25, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Latino Festival, in conjunction with the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event, which will be celebrated on Sunday,

August 25, 2019, is an opportunity for visitors from other communities to celebrate Latin culture in the Mohawk Valley; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Mohawk Valley Latino Association has strived to improve the standards of living for all residents of the Mohawk Valley through various services which will educate and empower them, to achieve awareness amongst the different cultures of the Mohawk Valley, and to help shape the minds of their youth and demonstrate to them the great opportunities available within the Mohawk Valley and their Nation; and WHEREAS, This vital organization has pledged to accept and abide by three principles as timeless guidelines for aiding the lives of others: give people the opportunity to improve their mind, body, and spirit; reach out to the people of the community we serve, especially those that find it difficult to enhance their quality of life; and remain committed to serving as a non-profit organization; and WHEREAS, The success of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association is in direct correlation to the efforts of its Chairman/Executive Director Carmen Sonia Martinez, the Executive Board, and 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 institution and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organizations which enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Latino Festival, in conjunction with the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month on August 25, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Carmen Sonia Martinez, Chairman/Executive Director, Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc.