LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Fathers & Families Coalition of
America upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Annual National Fatherhood
& Families Conference

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Fathers & Families Coalition of America upon the occasion of hosting
its 10th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference on March 2-5,
2009, in Phoenix, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, This annual conference is presented by the Fathers & Families
Coalition of America (FFCA) whose mission is to enhance the capacity of
service providers throughout the nation, so they will be better equipped
to effectively serve fathers, mothers and children; and
WHEREAS, On Monday, March 2, 2009, the Fathers & Families Coalition of
America will begin with a planning session moderated by: Ronald Mincy,
Ph.D. Columbia University, New York; James Rodriguez, MSW Ph.D Candi-
date, CEO/President of FFCA; and Kenneth Braswell, New York State
Fatherhood Initiative and FFCA Board Member; and
WHEREAS, FFCA's vision is to provide professional development training
and their goal is to improve the outcomes for children through support-
ive fathers and family interaction; they differentiate themselves
through their ability to connect to diverse organizations and popu-
lations nationwide, and this is also done through unique networking
forums during their national conferences and other venues; and
WHEREAS, FFCA's proven methodology has transformed thousands of
participants and organizational leaders to embrace the importance of
fatherhood; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Fathers & Families Coalition of America upon the occasion of
hosting its 10th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned board members.