Senate Resolution No. 1487

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING NAACP Brooklyn Branch upon the occasion
of its designation as recipient of the Mary Church
Terrell Award by the National Association of
University Women, Brooklyn Branch

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend NAACP Brooklyn Branch upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Mary Church Terrell Award by the National Association
of University Women, Brooklyn Branch, to be celebrated at 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, Under the able leadership of President L. Joy Williams,
NAACP Brooklyn Branch has gained a reputation as one of the largest,
most effective and influential branches of the NAACP, ensuring the
political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all
persons and striving to eliminate race-based discrimination; and

WHEREAS, The success of NAACP Brooklyn Branch is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its dedicated 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 NAACP Brooklyn Branch;
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
commend NAACP Brooklyn Branch upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Mary Church Terrell Award by the National Association
of University Women, Brooklyn Branch; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joy Williams, President, NAACP Brooklyn Branch.