LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the African American Men of Westchester,
Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Edith C.
Macy Award for Distinguished Service by the Westchester Children's Asso-
ciation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those endur-
ing organizations which devote their purposeful energies to improving
the quality and dignity of life of those they serve, to preserving their
heritage, and to fostering pride among them; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the African
American Men of Westchester, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Edith C. Macy Award for Distinguished Service by the
Westchester Children's Association on Tuesday, April 28, 2009; 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, The African American Men of Westchester, Inc.'s distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the African American Men of Westchester, Inc. upon the occasion of
its designation as recipient of the Edith C. Macy Award for Distin-
guished Service by the Westchester Children's Association; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the African American Men of Westchester, Inc.