LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Caribbean American Cultural Group,
Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Miss New York Continental Beauty
Pageant

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that organizations
that give positive definition to the profile and disposition of the
communities of the State of New York profoundly strengthen our society
with their commitment; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Caribbe-
an American Cultural Group, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Miss
New York Continental Beauty Pageant on Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Brook-
lyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1984, the Caribbean American Cultural Group,
Inc.'s primary focus is to develop a bond among Americans and Nationals
of the Caribbean countries; promote social recreation and educational
programs; and develop outreach programs to the needy; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Caribbean American Cultural Group, Inc. is a
community-based organization that works with youth on their cultural,
educational and physical development; since May 2010, the organization
has an annual beauty pageant, renamed the "Miss New York Continental
Beauty Pageant"; and
WHEREAS, This particular event is for young women between the ages of
17 and 25 in Brooklyn and the surrounding boroughs with the intent of
developing them to become positive role models in their communities;
this will be accomplished through various types of empowerment training,
personality development, confidence, leadership building, grace and
poise coaching, effective communication skills and modeling; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Caribbean American Cultural Group, Inc. upon the occasion of
hosting its Miss New York Continental Beauty Pageant; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Yvonne Peters, President and Pageant Director, Caribbean
American Cultural Group, Inc.