LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the National Action Network upon the
occasion of hosting its Annual National Conference on April 6-9, 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 its members 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
the National Action Network upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
National Conference on April 6-9, 2011, at the Sheraton New York Hotel
and Towers, New York City, New York; and
WHEREAS, This special event will convene with hundreds of delegates
and prominent leaders in civil rights, business, politics, labor, enter-
tainment and the religious community from around the country to address
key issues impacting people of color; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1991, National Action Network (NAN) is one of the
leading civil rights organizations in the Nation, with chapters through-
out the United States; and
WHEREAS, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luth-
er King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the
fight for social justice, education, and one standard of justice and
decency for all people regardless of race, religion, national origin,
and gender; the organization works tirelessly to protect civil rights
and respond to crises across the country; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when events
of such noble aims and importance are brought to our attention, they
should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the National Action Network upon the occasion of hosting its
Annual National Conference on April 6-9, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the National Action Network.