LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Bazah Roohi upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the American Council of Minority
Women

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 honor Ms.
Bazah Roohi upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the American Council of Minority Women on Monday, August 29, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, This special event will take place at the Third Annual Chand
Raat Bazaar, Coney Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Pakistan, Bazah Roohi is a powerful advocate for
social change and a strong voice in the global fight against human
rights abuses; she is the president and founder of the American Council
of Minority Women (ACMW); and
WHEREAS, ACMW was established in July of 2005 for the empowerment,
development, protection and promotion of human rights of women in the
United States, particularly in the state of New York; it is the first
Pakistani-American organization in the United States that focuses on
human rights abuses in Pakistan; and
WHEREAS, Members of the ACMW have led rallies in New York and Washing-
ton, D.C. to protest the regime of General Pervez Musharraf; the group
has also arranged many symposia and seminars to increase awareness of
gender apartheid and gendercide in Pakistan and to shine the light on
the oppression of human rights of the Pakistani people; and
WHEREAS, ACMW has established the Adult Literacy Center in Brooklyn,
which has enabled 26 women to read and write; since moving to the United
States in 1998, Ms. Roohi has developed close connections with several
women's rights and human rights organizations, as well as Pakistan-based
organizations including: Aurat Foundation, Human Rights Commission for
Pakistan, War Against Rape, and Synergy; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Coney Island, Bazah Roohi has also developed
networks with South Asian and Muslim domestic violence organizations
including: Anaa, Equality Now and Girls Learn International; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Bazah Roohi'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
honor Ms. Bazah Roohi upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the American Council of Minority Women; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ms. Bazah Roohi, President and Founder, American Council of
Minority Women.