LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent
Association of Greater New York upon the occasion of its Chinese Lunar
New Year celebration on January 26, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those enduring organizations which faithfully devote their
resources and purposeful energies to improving the quality and dignity
of life in the communities they serve and to preserving their cultural
heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Greater New York upon
the occasion of its Chinese Lunar New Year celebration on January 26,
2009, joyfully welcoming the year 4707, the Year of the Ox, at its
Chinese Community Center at 62 Mott Street; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1883, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Associ-
ation of New York (CCBA) was created to serve and protect the interests
of Chinese people in New York City; and
WHEREAS, The oldest community organization in Chinatown, the Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association is today an umbrella organization of
60 member organizations representing a cross-section of New York's
Chinese community, each of which is recognized and appreciated for its
commitment and quality of service; and
WHEREAS, CCBA's distinguished President, Justin C. Yu, is a well known
and highly respected community leader and a dedicated advocate for the
Chinatown community; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, CCBA provides a number of services to
the Chinese-American community, including social services, mediation for
personal and commercial disputes, and preservation of Chinese traditions
and cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, The Association also serves as a bridge between Chinese and
American groups, promotes Chinese interests, engages in charitable
activities, and sponsors educational and recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, Among the broad range of programs the Chinese Consolidated
Benevolent Association offers to meet the needs and interests of all age
groups are volleyball tournaments, tennis, therapeutic breathing class-
es, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival Party, and many other events aimed at
unifying the Chinese-American community in New York and promoting cross-
cultural interaction; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively serving the community, the Chinese Consol-
idated Benevolent Association has established itself as an organization
dedicated to meeting the needs of Chinese Americans, and justly merits
the recognition and appreciation of this Legislative Body; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Greater New
York upon the occasion of its Chinese Lunar New Year celebration on
January 26, 2009, and to wish it success in its future endeavors; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.