LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sue Rock upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition at the 4th Annual Salute to Women of
Valor on May 12, 2011

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through their traditional
and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those Women of Valor within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sue
Rock upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the
4th Annual Salute to Women of Valor to be held at Brooklyn College's
Student Union on Thursday, May 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate has set aside time to recognize the
unique contributions that valiant women have made to this great Empire
State and its society; and
WHEREAS, Sue Rock founded Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc. and has
served as Executive Director since its inception in 2004; a diversified
and creative entrepreneur, she is a jazz vocalist, working with such
jazz notables such as Bertha Hope and Fred Ho, and the independent
clothing designer for Sue Rock Originals; and
WHEREAS, Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc. is the internationally
acclaimed textile charity committed to supporting the lives of survivors
of domestic violence; with such a small percentage of women leaving
domestic violence situations nationwide, it is important to provide
direct support to these women who have made the courageous first steps
towards change; and
WHEREAS, This non-profit organization has a unique funding engine, Sue
Rock Originals, an eco-fashion brand of women's separates selling at
their flagship studio in Crown Heights, Flirt Boutique, and Eidolon;
using reclaimed fabrics, Sue Rock Originals has a line of Back to Basics
separates which are flattering to every figure; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Sue Rock, and to wish her continued
success in all of her future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
honor Sue Rock upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion at the 4th Annual Salute to Women of Valor; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sue Rock.