Senate Resolution No. 983

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the Urban Assembly School for Law and
Justice upon the occasion of holding its Annual
Spring Benefit on April 30, 2019, and paying tribute
to this year's honoree Dan Abrams

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of commitment and high achievement whose
purpose and endeavors prove a dedication to the pursuit of excellence in
the education of the youth of this noble Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice upon the occasion
of holding its Annual Spring Benefit on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at
Midtown Loft & Terrace, New York, New York; this auspicious event will
be hosted by Midwin Charles, Esq.; and

WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice is proud to
pay special tribute to this year's honoree Dan Abrams, CEO/Founder of
Abram's Media; and

WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice is a public
high school which serves a population of at-risk, low-income students
from historically disadvantaged communities across Brooklyn and other
boroughs; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Urban Assembly School
for Law and Justice has been instrumental in overcoming the opportunity
gap by providing its students with a rigorous academic, enrichment and
college-preparatory curriculum which enables them to get into and thrive
in college and succeed in their careers; and

WHEREAS, Through its three pillars of education, intensive academic
instruction, robust enrichment offerings woven into the curriculum and
individualized college preparatory support, the Urban Assembly School
for Law and Justice gives its students the tools necessary to create a
brighter future; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, this esteemed institution promotes
individualized instruction which draws on each student's potential,
while at the same time emphasizing students' collective power as
citizens to call for positive change in the world; and

WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice has
continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled
devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of educational
programs and opportunities offered for the benefit of its faculty and
students as well as for the entire community; and

WHEREAS, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its
highest commendation to the administration, teachers, staff and students
of the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice for their dedication
and commitment to education; and


WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice has been an
integral part of the history of its community, representing a dynamic,
responsive and positive force within the educational system of New York
State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice upon the occasion
of hosting its Annual Spring Benefit on April 30, 2019, and to pay
special tribute to this year's honoree, Dan Abrams; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, and Dan
Abrams.