Senate Resolution No. 1482

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING the National Association of University
Women, Brooklyn Branch, upon the occasion of hosting
its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Brunch
on June 8, 2019

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

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the National
Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch, upon the occasion of
hosting its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Brunch on Saturday,
June 8, 2019, at Top Civic Center, Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1924, the mission of
the National Association of University Women (NAUW) is to serve women,
youth and the disadvantaged in the communities of this nation, as well
as in developing countries, by addressing educational issues, advancing
the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied
organizations; and

WHEREAS, To this end, NAUW sponsors, promotes and conducts
educational activities designed to provide community outreach services
to learners at every level of development; it also provides assistance
to individuals who have not completed their education and need basic
skills necessary to function effectively in society; and

WHEREAS, NAUW's unparalleled commitment to fostering educational
opportunity is manifest in its direct support of students pursuing
higher education; throughout its long history, this vital organization
has provided fellowships, grants, and/or scholarships to innumerable
under-graduate, graduate and doctoral scholars; and

WHEREAS, Through this esteemed organization's collaborations with
educational institutions and like-minded others, NAUW works to improve
educational standards and foster academic and intellectual attainment;
it also works in the public policy arena, issuing public statements
concerning the quality of education; developing and sponsoring research
programs pertaining to quality higher learning, and making available
literature and materials about educational initiatives, trends and
developments; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of President Joann V. Griffin,
NAUW sets its sights on broader issues, collaborating with other
organizations and agencies concerned with community and world problems,
including chronic health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, heart disease,
diabetes, stroke and cancer; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this
opportunity to salute the National Association of University Women,
Brooklyn Branch, for its 65-year history of purposeful endeavor, and to
wish this worthy organization continued success in future years; now,
therefore, be it


RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch,
upon the occasion of hosting its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards
Brunch on June 8, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joann V. Griffin, President, National Association of
University Women, Brooklyn Branch.