Senate Resolution No. 1140

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Team Jamaica Bickle, Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its Lawyers & Friends Labor of
Love Inaugural Gala on April 13, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Team Jamaica Bickle, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
Lawyers & Friends Labor of Love Inaugural Gala on Saturday, April 13,
2019, at Swan Club, Roslyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, The leading organization in sports, Team Jamaica Bickle has
been providing hospitality services for Caribbean athletes at the Penn
Relays since 1999; and

WHEREAS, A not-for-profit organization based in New York State, Team
Jamaica Bickle has played an active role in the development and care of
the athletes through its Hospitality Initiative, which has been a
superb, necessary, and enriching program for the athletes; and

WHEREAS, Through Team Jamaica Bickle's efforts, more athletes are
able to travel to these relays, thanks to the sponsorship provided,
which reduces the cost to both the families and schools; this vital
organization also provides assistance to Diaspora organizations, such as
Awesome Power Track Club and the Jamaica Basketball Association, NA.;
and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its founder and CEO Irwine G.
Clare, Sr., Team Jamaica Bickle truly embodies its motto, Our Athletes,
Our Ambassadors; it's services extend to a delegation of approximately
650 students and coaches from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada Bahamas; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, in past years, Team Jamaica Bickle has
welcomed and extended its services to delegations of students and
coaches from the United States Virgin Islands, Guyana and Barbados; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, Team Jamaica Bickle has
demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which
it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Team Jamaica Bickle is in direct correlation
to the efforts of its dedicated volunteers and sponsors, 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commending Team Jamaica Bickle, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
Lawyers & Friends Labor of Love Inaugural Gala on April 13, 2019; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Team Jamaica Bickle, Inc.