LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Girls for Gender Equity, Inc. of
Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of celebrating its 10th Anniver-
sary on June 14, 2012

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 that are devoted 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
Girls for Gender Equity, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion
of celebrating its 10th Anniversary; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Brooklyn Historical Socie-
ty, 128 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A Brooklyn, New York-based coalition-building and youth
development organization, Girls for Gender Equity, Inc. acts as a cata-
lyst for change to improve gender and race relations and socio-economic
conditions for the most vulnerable youth and communities of color; and
WHEREAS, Girls for Gender Equity, Inc. promotes physical, psycholog-
ical, social and economic well-being of girls, women and ultimately the
entire community; it believes that widespread violence against women and
girls points to deeply rooted gender discrimination that must be tackled
as a peace-building and human rights priority; and
WHEREAS, In order to put an end to the barriers of segregation and
discrimination based on gender, race, and class oppression, Girls for
Gender Equity, Inc. takes a dual approach of community organizing and
service provision; it nurtures the optimal development of girls, women
and, ultimately, the entire community through a variety of programs and
projects; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Girls for Gender Equity, Inc. is as an inter-
generational grassroots organization committed to the physical, psycho-
logical, social, and economic development of girls and women; through
education, organizing and physical fitness, it encourages communities to
remove barriers and create opportunities for girls and women to live
self-determined lives; and
WHEREAS, Girls for Gender Equity, Inc. envisions a society with opti-
mal physical, economic, educational, and social systems to foster the
growth and fulfillment of all its members; it seeks to provide programs
that develop strengths, skills, and self-sufficiency in girls and women
to help them make meaningful choices in their lives with minimum oppo-
sition and maximum community support; in addition, it undertakes organ-
izing campaigns to achieve safety and equality in the social, political,
educational, athletic, economic, health, and media worlds of the smaller
and larger communities in which girls and women live and work; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Girls for Gender Equi-
ty, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Girls for Gender Equity, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, upon the
occasion of celebrating its 10th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Girls for Gender Equity, Inc., Brooklyn, New York.