LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Obara Wali Rahman Ndiaye upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by the Gathering of the
Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief Systems of New York City

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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Obara Wali
Rahman Ndiaye upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief
Systems of New York City in conjunction with the Caribbean Cultural
Center African Diaspora Institute on Sunday, August 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special event's title is "Ba M'buta: Ancestral
Connections from the Congo to the Americas"; and
WHEREAS, The Gathering of the Houses of African Based Spiritual Belief
Systems of New York City looks forward in honoring the elders of African
based spiritual belief systems who have managed to learn and pass on the
sacred wisdoms of African belief systems in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Obara Wali Rahman Ndiaye is a Dance Africa elder who contin-
ues with his studies and pursuit of African culture through the perform-
ances of the Drumsong African Ballet; and
WHEREAS, Obara Wali Rahman Ndiaye's distinguished record merits the
recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Obara Wali Rahman Ndiaye upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Gathering of the Houses of African Based
Spiritual Belief Systems of New York City; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Obara Wali Rahman Ndiaye.