Senate Resolution No. 2579

BY: Senator GIANARIS

COMMEMORATING the 33rd Anniversary of the New York
Immigration Coaltion

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of the New York Immigration Coalition;
and

WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) was founded in
1987 to address the needs of an increasing immigrant population in New
York City; and

WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition advocates for nearly 200
groups across New York City, uniting its multi-racial, multi-ethnic and
multi-sector members and supporting positive social and political
change; and

WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition works to increase civic
participation in the immigrant community; and

WHEREAS, In order to create leadership opportunities for immigrants
across New York City, the New York Immigration Coalition has built and
supported the Immigrant Advocacy Fellowship Program and Immigrant
Concerns Training Institute; and

WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition serves as a community
educator, producing brochures and publishing information on health care
services, and safe and affordable housing; and

WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition strives to break down
barriers and stigmas surrounding the immigrant community through
outreach; and

WHEREAS, In order to realize the dream of shared prosperity, the New
York Immigrant Coalition fights for solutions that benefit all Americans
and uphold the dignity of all individuals, and serves to welcome and
integrate newcomers; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
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
commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of the New York Immigration Coalition;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, he
transmitted to the New York Immigration Coalition.