Senate Resolution No. 2369

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING the Youth Auxiliary Group of Al Tabari
Court No. 28 upon the occasion of receiving the
Excellence in the Community Award by the Schenectady
City Council on June 24, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by demonstrating outstanding
commitment to their community, have inspired, and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
the Youth Auxiliary Group of Al Tabari Court No. 28 upon the occasion of
receiving the Excellence in the Community Award by the Schenectady City
Council on Monday, June 24, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Under the direction and Guidance of Past Illustrious
Commandress Desiree M. Mason-Chaires, Past Illustrious Commandress
Monique King-Banks, and United States Marine Michael P. Borowski, the Al
Tabari Court youth group has traveled the country successfully
representing New York in nationally recognized competitions; and

WHEREAS, Al Tabari Court No. 28's Youth Auxiliary Group is also
being recognized by the Schenectady NAACP for a decade of youth
community service; and

WHEREAS, The women of the Youth Auxiliary Group of Al Tabari Court
No. 28 have had the privileged opportunity to serve both their community
and communities across the nation, demonstrating what it means to act
with poise, intelligence, strength, and outstanding moral character in
all their civic and charitable endeavors, justly earning them this
esteemed recognition; and

WHEREAS, Their Illustrious Commandress Dt. Tawonna
Williams-Holbrook, also affectionately recognized as "Strawberri"
amongst Nobles and Daughters, has shown her continued commitment and
support in providing the youth group with whatever is needed to aid in
their success in concert with the men of Al Tabari Temple No. 121, who
also provide support, volunteer time, and provide academic scholarships
to community youth; the Youth Auxiliary has delivered multiple
generations of youth members into higher education, career jobs, and
business ownership; and

WHEREAS, The Youth Auxiliary Group of Al Tabari Court No. 28
represents the best development of the potential which is inherent in
our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Youth Auxiliary Group of Al Tabari Court No. 28 upon the
occasion of receiving the Excellence in the Community Award by the
Schenectady City Council on June 24, 2024; and

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Youth Auxiliary Group of Al Tabari Court No. 28.