LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim March 19, 2010, as New York State College Fair Day

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memori-
alize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim March 19, 2010, as New York
State College Fair Day; and
WHEREAS, The theme of the New York State College Fair Day is "The
Importance of Staying In School"; the alarming rate of Latino and Afri-
can American students dropping out of high school is well-known; as a
result, the United Coalition Association is urging people in the Latino
and African American communities to take a stance and educate the many
families who are unaware of the resources available for their children
to obtain a college education; and
WHEREAS, The United Coalition Association, under the leadership of its
founder Ronald Leroy Savage, Jr., has taken steps to fight against the
alarming number of youth dropouts by hosting the College Fairs which are
designed to inspire youth by showing them the value of an education and
equipping students with the means to obtain a high quality education
that will enable them to become successful adults in life; and
WHEREAS, This special event is for high school students and current
college students who are interested in attending CUNY schools; it will
be held at Kip's Bay Castle Hill Boys & Girls Club in the Bronx, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Individuals attending CUNY colleges for the first time will
be given a donation for the application fee for up to three CUNY schools
through an essay submission on the topic of "the importance of complet-
ing higher education"; the donation will be awarded to five students
each year; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge organizations and individuals of remarkable
integrity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the growth of
education in the great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim March 19, 2010, as
New York State College Fair Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of New York State,
and to Ronald Leroy Savage, Jr., Founder of the United Coalition Associ-
ation.