Senate Resolution No. 1223

BY: Senator PARKER

RECOGNIZING Resilient Young Minds Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting the 2025 Resilient Young Minds
Suicide Walk, to be held on September 13, 2025

WHEREAS, It is the longstanding practice of this Legislative Body to
recognize the vital work of nonprofit organizations engaged in public
health advocacy, mental health support, and suicide prevention,
especially those serving vulnerable youth; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its highest
traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to recognize Resilient Young
Minds Inc. (RYM Inc.) upon the occasion of hosting the 2025 Resilient
Young Minds Suicide Walk to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in
Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Resilient Young Minds Inc. is dedicated to empowering at
risk youth and families through resilience training, trauma-informed
interventions, and support that fosters mental wellness and community
connection; and

WHEREAS, The 2025 Resilient Young Minds Suicide Walk invites
participants from diverse communities to raise awareness, reduce stigma,
and provide essential resources to those affected by suicidal ideation;
and

WHEREAS, This annual event has, since its inception, combined
wellness programming-such as yoga and art therapy-and suicide prevention
education to create a holistic and healing community environment; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body acknowledges the leadership of RYM
Founder and CEO Simone Muschett and the dedication of staff, volunteers,
and community advocates whose compassionate efforts provide healing,
connection, and hope; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting for this Legislative Body to commend
Resilient Young Minds Inc. for their tireless advocacy and to support
initiatives that promote youth mental health and suicide prevention;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize and applaud Resilient Young Minds Inc. upon the occasion of
the 2025 Resilient Young Minds Suicide Walk; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Simone Muschett and Resilient Young Minds Inc. as a
symbol of this Legislative Body's gratitude and support for their
invaluable contributions to mental health and community well-being.