LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Muslim Consultative Network upon
the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala on Sunday, June 12, 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 Muslim Consultative Network upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Gala on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Turkuaz Restaurant in New York City;
and
WHEREAS, This year's gala theme is "Connecting Communities, Creating
Spaces for New Engagement"; and
WHEREAS, The Muslim Consultative Network (MCN) is a New York based
non-profit organization working to strengthen and unify the diverse New
York City Muslim community through education, collaboration, community
empowerment, and social justice; and
WHEREAS, MCN, as a network of New York activists, community leaders,
and organizational representatives, is uniquely positioned to empower
and engage the Muslim community; members across ethnic, class and racial
boundaries; it also strongly encourages equal representation of male and
female Muslim community leaders; and
WHEREAS, MCN provides a platform to individual members and member
organizations to share information, develop joint projects, and enhance
mutual support; it works proactively to reduce the Muslim community's
sense of isolation and help it realize its true potential; and
WHEREAS, MCN organizes and co-sponsors community trainings to promote
organizational development and capacity building and to ensure community
members' access to resources; it believes that by promoting greater
cooperation and increased civic engagement, it will also promote more
resilient communities; and
WHEREAS, Although MCN services are faith-based, it does not limit its
assistance to those in the Muslim community, but rather aims to support
and collaborate with all New York communities irrespective of race,
class, religion, ethnicity, gender or other backgrounds; its members are
active in interfaith dialogue, recognizing its importance as an essen-
tial component of community building; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Muslim Consultative Network'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
commend the Muslim Consultative Network upon the occasion of hosting its
Annual Gala on Sunday, June 12, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Debbie Almontaser, Board Chair, Muslim Consultative Network.