LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha
Psi Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its 2010 Scholarship Gala on
April 24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation upon the occasion of
hosting its 2010 Scholarship Gala on April 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has
always maintained a proud heritage of academic achievement; in the spir-
it of this storied heritage, the Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi
Foundation annually awards scholarships to young men who are graduating
from high school with the aspiration to pursue a college career; at the
end of the 2008-2009 academic school year, the Poughkeepsie Alumni Chap-
ter proudly awarded scholarships to young men from the Poughkeepsie,
Newburgh, Danbury, and Middletown communities; and
WHEREAS, The Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi has been committed to
the Mid-Hudson Valley area for over 40 years whether serving at soup
kitchens, awarding scholarships to young people, participating in career
days at local public schools, creating enrichment programs to help broa-
den the skills of young people, or hosting its annual black tie gala;
early in the chapter's existence a significant amount of energy was put
into providing support for the youth of the community; and
WHEREAS, This particular support came in the form of a yearly Career
Day Program and Scholarship presentations; in addition, high school
students were bused to a local college to gain insight into college
life, matriculation requirements, and financial aid opportunities; also
on an annual basis, the Chapter donates all food and supplies as well as
its time to feed 250-400 homeless individuals at the Beulah Baptist
Church in the City of Poughkeepsie; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, the Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha
Psi Foundation'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
commend the Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation upon the
occasion of hosting its 2010 Scholarship Gala on April 24, 2010; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation.