Senate Resolution No. 1968

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMEMORATING Bedford Stuyvesant's 8th Annual
Veterans' Memorial Day Parade sponsored by Black
Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. on May 27, 2019

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peace- time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate Bedford
Stuyvesant's 8th Annual Veterans' Memorial Day Parade sponsored by Black
Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. on Monday, May 27, 2019, paying just
tribute to those who have served, are serving, as well as those who have
lost their lives in service to this country; and

WHEREAS, The opening ceremony will be held at Restoration Plaza on
the Promenade followed by the parade which will proceed up Marcy Avenue,
onto Willoughby Avenue and conclude at the headquarters of Black
Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. (BVSJ); and

WHEREAS, Based in Brooklyn, New York, and incorporated in 1979,
Black Veterans for Social Justice is the largest private community-based
agency serving New York City's veterans, their families and the
community; and

WHEREAS, Black Veterans for Social Justice was developed as an
outgrowth of the social justice movement; the initial concern was
assisting veterans of the Vietnam War to reintegrate with their
families, communities, and the greater society; and

WHEREAS, Today, under the leadership of President/CEO Wendy
McClinton, Black Veterans for Social Justice annually serves an average
of 12,000 clients, maintains 400 units of housing and several commercial
spaces, and provides an array of social services; and

WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate Bedford Stuyvesant's 8th Annual Veterans' Memorial Day

Parade sponsored by Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. on Monday,
May 27, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Wendy McClinton, President/CEO, Black Veterans for Social
Justice, Inc.