LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Five Pearls Foundation upon the
occasion of hosting its Scholarship Brunch on Saturday, April 2, 2011

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 who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Five Pearls Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its Scholarship
Brunch on Saturday, April 2, 2011, in New York City; and
WHEREAS, This special event is presented by the Five Pearls Foundation
along with the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with the theme entitled, "Execut-
ing Our Vision Today for Tomorrow's Future"; and
WHEREAS, The Five Pearls Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 public
charity created to bring added value to the community service projects
of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Nu Zeta Chapter; and
WHEREAS, The idea of the Five Pearls Foundation was conceived by ten
women who dreamed of providing extraordinary service to their community;
it was inspired by the legacy of the Founders, the Five Pearls of Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Arizona Cleaver (Stemmon), Myrtle Tyler
(Faithful), Viola Tyler (Goings), Fannie Pettie (Watts), and Pearl A.
Neal; and
WHEREAS, These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing
should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations
which includes addressing societal mores, ills, prejudices, and poverty
affecting humanity in general and the African-American community in
particular; and
WHEREAS, The organization's mission is to increase prenatal education
and enhance youth and community development programs for underserved
communities; it serves its community and program participants with
integrity along with a commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, The Five Pearls Foundation pursues its mission by developing
strategic partnerships with existing organizations to provide support
for its prenatal care program, the Stork's Nest, to develop scholarship
opportunities for college students and to provide support for youth and
community development initiatives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Five Pearls Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its
Scholarship Brunch on Saturday, April 2, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Five Pearls Foundation and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.