LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dress for Success Worldwide upon the
occasion of hosting its Give Confidence, Hope and Style 2016 Gala on
April 7, 2016

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 and individuals who would 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
Dress for Success Worldwide upon the occasion of hosting its Give Confi-
dence, Hope and Style 2016 Gala held on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the
Grand Hyatt New York, New York; and
WHEREAS, Each year, more than 800 guests and industry leaders from the
worlds of fashion, entertainment, media, retail, philanthropy and
finance share in Dress for Success Worldwide's mission of empowering
women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of
support, professional attire and the development tools to help women
thrive in work and in life; and
WHEREAS, With the generous support of its benefactors, nearly 70,000
women worldwide get back to work and rebuild better lives; and
WHEREAS, At Dress for Success Worldwide, the women that its serves are
the true celebrities of the organization; 10 Success Ambassadors are
selected to attend the gala based on their achievements since joining
Dress for Success Worldwide and the commitment they have shown to
progressing in their careers; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organiza-
tions which 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 Dress for Success Worldwide upon the occasion of hosting its
Give Confidence, Hope and Style 2016 Gala on April 7, 2016; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dress for Success Worldwide.