Senate Resolution No. 1633

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the National Council of Negro Women,
Inc., Queens County Section, upon the occasion of
hosting its 32nd Annual Banquet Celebration on June
2, 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 the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County Section
upon the occasion of hosting its 32nd Annual Banquet Celebration,
"Women's Empowerment, Legacy, Redemption & Renewal", on Sunday, June 2,
2019, at Antun's, Queens, New York; and

WHEREAS, The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) was
founded on December 5, 1935, by Mary McLeod Bethune, distinguished
educator and government consultant, as a council of autonomous national
organizations coming together to improve the quality of life for women;
and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, the organization functions as a clearinghouse,
facilitating networking and coalition building, and advocating the use
of collective power on issues affecting women, their families and
communities; and

WHEREAS, On May 13, 1987, Reva M. Anthony organized and formed the
National Council of Negro Women Inc., Queens County Section based on a
growing need for community based program services in Southeast Queens;
and

WHEREAS, Today, remaining true to its mission, the National Council
of Negro Women Inc., Queens County Section leads, develops and advocates
for women of African descent as they support their families and
communities; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 32-year history, the National
Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County Section has demonstrated
continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.,
Queens County Section 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 the National Council of
Negro Women, Inc., Queens County Section; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County Section
upon the occasion of hosting its 32nd Annual Banquet Celebration; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County
Section.