LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Silver Anniversary of the
Rochester, New York, Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, on May 9, 2009

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 organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
Silver Anniversary of the Rochester, New York, Chapter of The Links,
Incorporated; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Saturday,
May 9, 2009, at a formal gala; and
WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, is a not-for-profit international
volunteer service organization consisting of more than 12,000 profes-
sional women of color who are committed to making educational, cultural,
and civic contributions to society; and
WHEREAS, There are currently close to 300 Links chapters throughout
the United States, all of whom engage in various issues-oriented activ-
ities that focus on four program facets: Service to Youth, The Arts,
National Trends and Services, and International Trends and Services; and
WHEREAS, Begun in 1984, the Rochester, New York, Chapter of The Links,
Incorporated is celebrating 25 years of service to the Rochester commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Under the remarkable leadership of its President, Carol
Adams, the Rochester, New York, Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is
dedicated to community service; it has 37 members -- women who are
active community members, and participate and provide leadership in such
fields as business, law, media, government, academia, science, literary
arts, health care, medicine and corporate management; and
WHEREAS, Achieving noteworthy success in its four program facets, the
Rochester, New York, Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has: partnered
with the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester to
provide an annual scholarship to a student of African-American descent;
participated in "Walk the Walk" during Black History month; collaborated
with the American Cancer Society in their "Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walk"; provided "Mama Kits" to Africa in conjunction with the World
Health Organization's efforts to alleviate neonatal mortality; and
mentored middle and high school girls on a monthly basis until their
graduation from high school; and
WHEREAS, In addition, for the past 20 years, the Rochester, New York,
Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has paid tribute to outstanding
local women who are making a difference in the community by honoring
them at its biennial White Rose Friendship Awards luncheon; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious silver anniversary presents a unique opportu-
nity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the
Rochester, New York, Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which serve to bring
people together for such glorious purposes, are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be 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 the Silver Anniversary of the Rochester, New York, Chapter
of The Links, Incorporated; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol Adams, President, The Rochester, New York, Chapter of
The Links, Incorporated.