LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Princess Yasmin Aga Khan upon the
occasion of her designation for special honor by the Sid Jacobson JCC at
its sixth annual Friendship Circle Luncheon on May 12, 2009

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan upon the occasion of her designation for
special honor by the Sid Jacobson JCC at its sixth annual Friendship
Circle Luncheon on May 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Rita Hayworth and the recipient of the 2008
Sid Jacobson Yellow Rose Award, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan is president of
Alzheimer's Disease International and honorary vice chair of the
Alzheimer's Association; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan founded the Rita
Hayworth Galas, which take place in Chicago every spring and in New York
every fall to raise money for Alzheimer's medical research and caregiver
programs; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Princess Yasmin Aga Khan and to wish
her continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Princess Yasmin Aga Khan upon the occasion of her designation
for special honor by the Sid Jacobson JCC at its sixth annual Friendship
Circle Luncheon on May 12, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Princess Yasmin Aga Khan.