Senate Resolution No. 1635

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Brooklyn-Long Island Alumni Chapter upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst on April
28, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
those outstanding educational leaders and professionals whose dedication
and achievements have been instrumental in developing character and
academic excellence in the young people of New York State; and

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled;
its history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
honor Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Brooklyn-Long Island Alumni
Chapter upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst at its 6th Annual
Educational Leadership Breakfast on Friday, April 28, 2017, at Grand
Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Brooklyn-Long Island
Alumni Chapter has been selected for this esteemed honor in recognition
of the leadership, excellence and commitment shown in strengthening the
educational pursuits of young people in New York; and

WHEREAS, Initially designed to recognize the outstanding commitment
and dedication of Parent Coordinators, Healthfirst now commends
principals, parent teacher association staff and other educational
professionals whose obligation to children provides parents and families
with a powerful voice on behalf of every child; and

WHEREAS, The Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast provides an
opportunity to recognize Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Brooklyn-Long
Island Alumni Chapter and the significant contributions to the quality
of life and the progression of our educational system, and for all
people to gain a greater appreciation of the role educational
professionals will continue to play in our society; and

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those organizations such as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Brooklyn-Long Island Alumni Chapter which foster pride in education and
exemplify family engagement which represents and strengthens the fabric
of the people and the State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Brooklyn-Long Island Alumni
Chapter upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst on April 28, 2017; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Brooklyn-Long Island
Alumni Chapter.