Senate Resolution No. 2162

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Lauren Ford upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by In Our Own
Voices, Inc. on July 21, 2019

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the profound impact of
those exemplary individuals within the great State of New York who
proactively work for the enfranchisement of minority communities, and
the importance of such work for the benefit of all citizens of this
State, and indeed, all citizens of the Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Lauren Ford upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by In Our Own Voices, Inc., to be celebrated at its Jazz in
July Event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New
York; and

WHEREAS, In Our Own Voices is an autonomous organization dedicated
to addressing the many needs and ensuring the physical, mental,
spiritual, political, cultural, and economic survival and growth of the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People of Color (LGBT POC)
community in the Capital Region of Upstate New York; and

WHEREAS, In Our Own Voices is proudly recognizing Lauren Ford for
her tireless efforts in creating positive change in Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender People of Color communities; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Ford is a Licensed Master Social Worker and the
Training Manager for Northern Rivers Family of Services in Albany, New
York, where she coordinates, designs, and delivers professional
development and continuing education curriculum for nonprofits, schools,
healthcare organizations, and government agencies; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Ford also serves on the Executive Board for the
Capital District Chapter of the New Leaders Council, and has actively
supported the LGBTQ community by focusing on reducing disparities and
building power for youth, people of color, and low-income individuals;
and

WHEREAS, This remarkable woman is truly dedicated to integrating a
trauma-informed, intersectional, and equity-focused lens into all of her
professional, volunteer, and community work; and

WHEREAS, Our society is greatly benefited by the purposeful efforts
of individuals who unite for the cause of improving the quality of life
for others, and who proactively work toward the goal of dignity for all;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lauren Ford upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by In Our Own Voices, Inc. on July 21, 2019; and be it
further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lauren Ford.