LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Caribbean American Center of New
York, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 6th Annual Role Models of
Distinction Scholarship Awards Benefit Gala

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Caribbean American Center of New York upon the occasion of hosting
its 6th Annual Role Models of Distinction Scholarship Awards Benefit
Gala on December 13, 2011, at Terrace on the Park in Queens, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Caribbean American Center of New York
(CACNY) is to empower and improve the quality of life for minority and
immigrant New Yorkers through the provision of multi-services, includ-
ing: immigration and legal assistance, education, workforce development,
cultural and other humanitarian programs; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1987 and incorporated in 1988, CACNY is an organ-
ization that responds to the multi-level needs of individuals through
direct programs and dozens of corporate and community alliance partners
- offering cultural enrichment, counseling, youth leadership development
and mentoring to over 64,000 to date; and
WHEREAS, Since 1988, CACNY has used a comprehensive approach to serve
individuals while addressing barriers that prevent their economic inde-
pendence; through the provision of its services, CACNY has served over
64,000 people throughout New York City with sensitivity and cultural
awareness; and
WHEREAS, CACNY acts as an advocate for policies that enhance public
services for minorities and Caribbean-American immigrants; more than 60%
of the CACNY service community live in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Caribbean American Center of New York, Inc. upon the occa-
sion of hosting its 6th Annual Role Models of Distinction Scholarship
Awards Benefit Gala; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jean Alexander, Executive Director, Caribbean American Center
of New York, Inc.