2009-J2633

Commemorating the 43rd Anniversary of Workshop in Business Opportunities

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2009-J2633


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 43rd Anniversary of Workshop in
Business Opportunities

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 43rd Anniversary of Workshop in Business Opportunities on
Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1966 in Harlem, the Workshop in Business Opportu-
nities (WIBO) is a private non-profit organization that is committed to
assisting men and women with the drive to become successful entrepre-
neurs; WIBO's mission is to enable small business owners and budding
entrepreneurs from underserved communities to obtain financial success
by starting, operating, and building successful businesses that develop
economic power, provide jobs and improve communities; and
WHEREAS, WIBO offers a myriad of programs, including its flagship
16-week workshop, How to Build a Growing Profitable Business; other
programs include personalized business advisory services, legal and
accounting clinics, monthly seminars, networking events and other busi-
ness support activities; and
WHEREAS, Some of WIBO's supporters include the Edwin Gould Foundation
for Children, the Price Foundation, the Bank of New York Mellon, Citi
Foundation, and New York Community Trust, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 43rd Anniversary of Workshop in Business Opportunities;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Workshop in Business Opportunities.

actions

  • 15 / Jun / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 16 / Jul / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 16 / Jul / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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