LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Women in Progress, Inc. upon the occa-
sion of hosting the First Annual Each One Reach One Health Fair on
August 22, 2009

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 and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the commu-
nity and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Women in Progress, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting the First Annual
Each One Reach One Health Fair to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Charlotte Sapp went on an unsuccessful search in the
Northeast Bronx for programs that serve women recently released from
prison; in response, she founded Women in Progress in an effort to meet
their needs; and
WHEREAS, Women in Progress serves women and ex-offenders, living with
or at high risk of HIV/AIDS; it provides them with independent living
skills, job placement and development, youth intervention, education and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, Today, Women in Progress continues to help formerly incarcer-
ated women rebuild their lives by offering them unwavering support and
service on their journey to a new life; 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
commend Women in Progress, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting the First
Annual Each One Reach One Health Fair on August 22, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Women in Progress, Inc.