LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating LID of Brooklyn upon the occasion
of hosting its 33rd Anniversary Lunch with Lambda and Awards Presenta-
tion

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 congratu-
late LID of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting its 33rd Anniversary
Lunch with Lambda and Awards Presentation on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at
Aunt Suzie's Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, LID is Brooklyn's largest lesbian and gay political organiza-
tion; founded by a group of activists in Boerum Hill in early 1978, it
has grown to become one of the state's largest LGBT political clubs; and
WHEREAS, For over 30 years, LID has been the political voice of
Brooklyn's LGBT community; it has been building relationships with
elected officials, endorsing and supporting LGBT and pro-equality candi-
dates for public office, speaking out against bigotry and violence,
fighting for marriage equality, advocating for the rights and services
of people living with HIV and AIDS, lobbying elected officials for civil
rights, registering voters, educating voters about LGBT, pro-equality
and progressive political allies; and
WHEREAS, Today, LID has over 3,000 members, supporters and friends; in
addition to a core of hard working volunteer board members who keep LID
focused on the issues most important to the LGBT residents of Brooklyn;
and
WHEREAS, LID's distinguished record merits the recognition and
respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate LID of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting its 33rd Anni-
versary Lunch with Lambda and Awards Presentation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to LID of Brooklyn.