LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bailey's Cafe upon the occasion of
hosting its Juneteenth awards on June 19, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly recognize those businesses within the State of New York which
have positively impacted their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Bailey's Cafe upon the occasion of hosting its Juneteenth awards at the
Hattie Carthan Community Garden on Saturday, June 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Bailey's Cafe is a place of conversation, artistic expression
and the preparation and sharing of food; together, people of all ages
gather to learn from each other, to discover themselves, to transform
and to celebrate while energizing the community with a sense of inter-
connected purpose, creativity and culture; and
WHEREAS, Founded by Stefanie Siegel, who envisioned Bailey's Cafe as a
welcoming place where people of all ages and backgrounds can create an
environment of joy and discovery, she has turned her dream into a reali-
ty; and
WHEREAS, The spirit of Bailey's Cafe is one that celebrates the indi-
vidual, builds bridges between generations and fosters the growth of
meaningful community dialogue and action; and
WHEREAS, Stefanie Siegel, a teacher, activist and chef, along with
co-Founder and Creative Director, Kymbali Craig, have visualized and
developed events and adventures that have inspired and energized all who
have become a part of the Bailey's Cafe community; and
WHEREAS, Bailey's Cafe has enhanced the community's sense of humanity
by providing an open environment for patrons to express themselves
creatively and to collectively assemble to share their thoughts, ideas
and life experiences; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those busi-
nesses which enhance the well-being and vitality of their communities
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bailey's Cafe upon the occasion of hosting its Juneteenth awards
on June 19, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bailey's Cafe.