LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Families United for Racial and Econom-
ic Equality upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Convention

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, 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
organizations and individuals 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Families United for Racial and Economic Equality upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Convention on Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Families United for Racial and Economic Equality (FUREE) is a
Brooklyn-based, multi-racial organization made up almost exclusively of
women of color; it utilizes grassroots leadership development, community
organizing, voter engagement and political education to obtain systemat-
ic changes in order to achieve racial, economic, and gender equality
both locally and nationally; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 2001, FUREE has won $4.5 million in
back pay for family-based childcare providers; this year, it is focusing
its work on addressing racial, class and gender inequities in the areas
of housing, and also accessing both local permanent jobs, and healthy
affordable food provisions; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Families United for Racial and Economic Equality upon the occa-
sion of hosting its Annual Convention; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Families United for Racial and Economic Equality.