LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the National Action Network (NAN) upon
the occasion of hosting its Annual National Conference held April 14-17,
2010

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 its members who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
the National Action Network (NAN) upon the occasion of hosting its Annu-
al National Conference, April 14-17, 2010, at the Sheraton New York
Hotel and Towers, New York City, New York; and
WHEREAS, On April 15, 2010, NAN, headed by the Reverend Al Sharpton,
commemorated its 12th Annual Keepers of the Dream Awards ceremony, host-
ed by Tamron Hall, with this year's keynote speaker, Dr. Bill Cosby;
this illustrious event will celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. and honor those individuals, from all walks of life,
who keep Dr. King's dream alive; and
WHEREAS, This four-day event convened hundreds of delegates and promi-
nent leaders in civil rights, business, politics, labor, entertainment
and the religious community from around the country to address key
issues impacting people of color; and
WHEREAS, This year's honorees include: Wycle Jean, Humanitarian and
Musical Artist; Jeff Zucker, President and CEO of NBC Universal; Mariah
Carey, acclaimed Actor and Singer; Dr. Robert M. Franklin, President of
Morehouse College; and Kimberly Davis, President of JPMorgan Chase Foun-
dation; and
WHEREAS, The National Action Network conference included discussions
about health care policy in the wake of the historic passage of the
President's Health Care Reform Bill; the media; and whether the press is
covering issues fairly that involve people of color; education as a
civil rights issue; combating the racial achievement gap; labor and
employment; the state of the Black Church; assessment of the public
response to African-American achievements; and issues crucial to young
professionals; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when events
of such noble aims and importance are brought to our attention, they
should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the National Action Network upon the occasion of hosting its
Annual National Conference, April 14-17, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the National Action Network, and this year's aforementioned
honorees.