LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the African American Men of Westches-
ter, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2009
Distinguished Public Health Service Award by the Westchester County
Board of Health

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions which would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the African
American Men of Westchester, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Public Health Service Award by
the Westchester County Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, The African American Men of Westchester, Inc. is receiving
this award for the support and promotion of the Health conferences which
brought health education, health screenings and nutritious foods to
housing authority residents; the event is held in acknowledging Annual
Public Health Week; and
WHEREAS, Located in White Plains, New York, the African American Men
of Westchester, Inc. was founded in 1987 by 23 Westchester County resi-
dents of African American descent to capitalize on the vast talents of
its community; and
WHEREAS, The membership is made up of men who have distinguished them-
selves in various fields such as: finance, politics, government opera-
tion and management, telecommunications, education, social services,
legal services, business organizations and management, engineering and a
wealth of other civic and community activities; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the African American Men of Westchester, Inc.
is to: develop strategies for the advancement of African Americans in
the areas of economic development, cultural and social awareness;
strengthen the family institution; and to focus attention on social
issues which have a disproportionately negative impact on the African
American community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the African American Men of Westchester, Inc. upon the occasion
of its designation as recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Public Health
Service Award by the Westchester County Board of Health; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the African American Men of Westchester, Inc.