 
Senate Resolution No. 1123
 
BY: Senator JACKSON
 
        COMMEMORATING The Key Awards to be held on June 3,
        2025
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
celebrate organizations and  events  that  empower  communities,  uplift
youth,  and  advance  equity and opportunity throughout the State of New
York; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  proud  to  commemorate The Key
Awards, to be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the United Palace in New
York City; and
 
  WHEREAS, Presented by the Office of Safety & Prevention Partnerships
in collaboration with Urban Village  Mentoring,  The  Key  Awards  honor
outstanding  individuals and organizations whose stories and service are
changing lives-one story at a time; and
 
  WHEREAS, This event stands as a powerful  platform  for  recognizing
leadership,  resilience,  and  the  transformative impact of mentorship,
prevention, and community-driven solutions in the lives  of  New  York's
youth and families; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  Key Awards bring together public servants, educators,
advocates,  and  community  members  in  shared  commitment  to  promote
justice, hope, and healing; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Supported by esteemed partners including the Department of
Youth and Community Development (DYCD), NYC Public Schools, NYC Service,
and PIVOT  for  Success,  The  Key  Awards  reflect  a  broad  coalition
dedicated  to  reducing  violence,  nurturing  potential, and building a
safer, stronger New York City; and
 
  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body  commends  the  Office  of  Safety  &
Prevention Partnerships and Urban Village Mentoring upon the occasion of
hosting  The  Key  Awards,  providing an inspiring space to honor unsung
heroes and  foster  the  next  generation  of  community  leaders;  now,
therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate The Key Awards, to be held on June 3, 2025, and  to  applaud
the  Office  of  Safety  &  Prevention  Partnerships  and  Urban Village
Mentoring for their leadership in advancing positive change  across  our
communities; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the organizers of The Key Awards.
Commemorating The Key Awards to be held on June 3, 2025

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