LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating May 15-23, 2010, as Bronx Week

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those events
which foster community pride and enhance the profile of cultural diver-
sity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate May 15-23, 2010, as Bronx Week, in observance of the Bronx renais-
sance; and
WHEREAS, Bronx Week is the ideal time to remind all New Yorkers that
The Bronx is a great place to live, to work, and to play; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored primarily by Montefiore Medical Center, and Health
Plus in conjunction with Verizon, many activities have been planned for
the 40th Annual Bronx Week to pay tribute to the progress and success of
Bronx people, businesses, educational and cultural institutions, and
civic groups; and
WHEREAS, Highlights of Bronx Week 2010, which is produced by The Bronx
Tourism Council, include free tours aboard the Bronx trolley; many
outdoor performances; The Bronx Health Link's Health Expo; a salute to
Community Education Council volunteers; gatherings of the business and
nonprofit communities; art exhibits and more; and
WHEREAS, The Bronx Week celebration builds to fever pitch at the grand
finale on Sunday, May 23, 2010, when the borough welcomes home some of
its most accomplished sons and daughters to be inducted to the Bronx
Walk of Fame to be held on the Grand Concourse; and
WHEREAS, Then the party moves to Mosholu Parkway, where the Bronx Week
Parade kicks off with thousands of marchers, bands and floats displaying
their borough pride; immediately following the parade, the Music, Food
and Arts Festival delights the senses with scrumptious food samples from
some of the borough's most popular restaurants; arts and crafts by Bronx
artists; and a live concert reflecting some of the borough's rich ethnic
heritage; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events of
noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, such as
Bronx Week, 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
commemorate May 15-23, 2010, as Bronx Week; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Borough President.