Senate Resolution No. 705

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the Federation of African-American
Civil Service Organizations, Inc. upon the occasion
of hosting its Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance on
April 26, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
enduring organizations which devote their purposeful energies to
improving the quality and dignity of life of those they serve, to
preserving their heritage, and to fostering cultural pride; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the Federation of African-American Civil Service Organizations,
Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance on
Friday, April 26, 2019, at Antun's in Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Federation of African-American Civil Service
Organizations, Inc. (FAACSO) is an association of accredited
African-American Civil Service Organizations, whose members have pledged
themselves to the high principle of true patriotism and to the service
of their Nation and communities; and

WHEREAS, FAACSO was founded in 1954, following conferences between
the officers of five different African-American organizations in
federal, state and municipal agencies in the New York Metropolitan area;
today, it consists of 15 such organizations with a combined membership
of 35,000 individuals; and

WHEREAS, This vital organization works diligently to fulfill its
goals of promoting understanding, friendship and cooperation among
affiliate organizations; providing assistance in the resolution of
organizational difficulties and problems; supporting the social and
cultural activities of each organization by reciprocation; and offering
its members assistance in the attainment of their stated goals, as well
as the achievement of general recognition and acceptance; and

WHEREAS, In addition, FAACSO strives for the elevation of the
socio-economic level of civil service employees; furthermore, it
supports the plans of action of its member organizations and supports
their designated candidates for positions on policy-making levels; and

WHEREAS, FAACSO has provided outstanding service handling the
numerous complaints of racial discrimination it receives annually; it
has been instrumental in gaining justice for countless civil service
employees who have received unfair treatment; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its President, Gwendolyn
Fuller, this remarkable organization has also encouraged the
implementation of training programs within its affiliate groups, leading
to high achievement on promotion examinations for its civil service
workers; and

WHEREAS, Although primarily concerned with advancing equality in
Civil Service, FAACSO has worked to fight discrimination and expand
opportunities alongside numerous civil rights organizations including,
the NAACP, the Urban League and the New York State Association of Black
& Puerto Rican Legislators, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, FAACSO has
demonstrated the value of helping people reach their fullest potential,
while furthering the societal and economic advancement of our Nation;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Federation of African-American Civil Service Organizations,
Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance on
April 26, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to President Gwendolyn Fuller, Federation of
African-American Civil Service Organizations, Inc.