LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the many Bronx organizations dedicated
to serving the families of the community in conjunction with the cele-
bration of Women's History Month 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities of the City and State
of New York are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of
individuals and organizations which 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 recognize
and commend the many Bronx organizations dedicated to serving the fami-
lies of the community in conjunction with the celebration of Women's
History Month on Thursday, March 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, BronxWorks, the Davidson Community Center, Dress for Success,
the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC), and Promesa
Systems, Inc. are among the many such organizations; and
WHEREAS, BronxWorks helps individual families improve their economic
and social well-being; from toddlers to seniors, it feeds, shelters,
teaches and supports the Bronx community, making a difference in the
lives of 37,500 residents annually; and
WHEREAS, The Davidson Community Center serves underprivileged chil-
dren, adults and senior citizens through mutual cooperation, training,
education and advocacy, and the promotion of a wholesome lifestyle; the
Center's structure emphasizes the value of a quality education, team-
work, discipline, and personal achievement; it provides a variety of
program services which include educational tutoring, cultural enrich-
ment, advocacy and other social programs; provides information and
referrals for health care, mental health and recreation; shares informa-
tion and referral services regarding the placement of children, child
care, and education; makes referrals to job training and placement agen-
cies; assists in organizing tenant associations; and sponsors informal
gatherings through which tenants and block associations build a better
sense of community; and
WHEREAS, Dress for Success promotes the economic independence of
disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of
support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in work
and in life; and
WHEREAS, The Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC)
campaigns for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice for
families and communities through community organizing which utilizes
non-violent confrontation, negotiation, and principled compromise; and
WHEREAS, Promesa Systems, Inc. is a Community Development Corporation
whose mission is to enable residents in urban settings to become self-
sufficient citizens who contribute to the quality of life of their
communities; it serves those who are underserved in health education,
employment, economic and community development and housing; it provides
residential and ambulatory substance abuse treatment services, primary
healthcare for the community, educational and vocational training, GED
preparation and career resource advice and, in addition, operates a
multicultural daycare center, transitional housing for youth, and the
only 24-hour drop-in center for homeless and/or runaway youth in the
Bronx; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals benefit from the various programs and vital
services offered by these distinguished Bronx organizations including
single mothers; and

WHEREAS, These true heroes, selflessly and at tremendous cost to them-
selves, sacrifice everything to provide for their children; and
WHEREAS, With little or no support, single mothers work two and three
jobs, pay the bills, clean their homes, design creative ways to stretch
their meager supply of food, teach their children right from wrong, and
protect their youngsters from violence; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions which have faithfully served the needs of their community with
diligence and compassionate commitment to improving the quality and
dignity of life in the community are brought to our attention they
should be applauded for their preeminent endeavors and 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 many Bronx organizations dedicated to serving the families
of the community in conjunction with the celebration of Women's History
Month on March 31, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to BronxWorks, the Davidson Community Center, Dress for Success,
the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, and Promesa Systems,
Inc.