2009-K1278

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim April 30, 2010, as Stand Against Racism Day in the State of New York

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2009-K1278


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim April 30, 2010, as Stand Against Racism Day in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing serious
issues, proclaiming official days to increase awareness of such
concerns, which affect the residents of New York State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim April 30, 2010, as Stand Against
Racism Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Stand Against Racism Day is to bring
together those like-minded organizations and individuals who share in
the vision of eliminating racism and celebrating the richness of diver-
sity; and
WHEREAS, By inviting community organizations to partner together, the
outreach of this mission is maximized by attracting hundreds of thou-
sands of participants; and
WHEREAS, Racism and other forms of discrimination continue to exist in
society today and must not be tolerated or ignored; and
WHEREAS, This year's Stand Against Racism Day is the collaboration of
71 YWCA associations across the United States aimed at raising awareness
that racism still exists in our communities and that it can no longer be
ignored or tolerated; and
WHEREAS, More than 200,000 individuals at 1,500 sites nationwide are
expected to participate including 41 in New York State; and
WHEREAS, Racism hurts everyone and taking a Stand Against Racism is an
important step in recognizing the problem and in making a commitment to
honor diversity and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all
people; and
WHEREAS, Racism still exists and is damaging to all people; it is
appropriate for all New Yorkers to work towards a State free of racism;
all organizations, schools and individuals are encouraged to make a
commitment to take a stand or sign a pledge against racism; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim April 30, 2010, as
Stand Against Racism Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 27 / Apr / 2010
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 28 / Apr / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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