Senate Resolution No. 1123

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING National Action Network upon the
occasion of hosting its Annual Gala on March 26,
2017

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those organizations within our midst which
have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to
recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of
society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the
basic humanity among us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend National
Action Network upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala, Dreams of
Greatness, on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Westbury Manor, Westbury, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1991, National Action Network (NAN) is one of
the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters
throughout the entire United States; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 26 year history, National Action
Network has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of National Action Network is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to National Action
Network; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they 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 National Action Network upon the occasion of hosting its Annual
Gala on March 26, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to National Action Network.