LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the New York Urban League upon the
occasion of hosting the 48th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 who 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 commend
the New York Urban League upon the occasion of hosting the 48th Annual
Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner in New York City; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner was initiated in 1965 to
acknowledge and honor leaders in the private and public sectors whose
contributions to society serve to eliminate racial barriers and promote
opportunities for the disadvantaged; and
WHEREAS, For over 90 years, the New York Urban League has been helping
disadvantaged New Yorkers gain access to equal opportunity in employ-
ment, education, health care, housing and the civic arena; and
WHEREAS, The New York Urban League is one of the local affiliates of
the National Urban League, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic,
social service organization; through direct service delivery, advocacy,
referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and
technical assistance, the League accomplishes its mission to improve
social and economic conditions and opportunities for African-Americans
and other people who face barriers to full participation in American
society; 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 New York Urban League upon the occasion of hosting the 48th
Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York Urban League.