LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 49th Anniversary of the Women's
League of Science and Medicine, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 49th Anniversary of the Women's League of Science and Medi-
cine, Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Scholarship Luncheon on
Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Queens Village, New York; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's Annual Scholarship Luncheon is:
"Come Share Their Dreams"; and
WHEREAS, On March 6, 1960, The Women's League of Science and Medicine
emanated from the foresight of two women, Reva M. Anthony and Sarah
Parsons Blow; they realized the need of our Nation to prepare more
professionals for the medical and science fields; an appeal went forth
and nine individuals answered the call; thus, the Women's League of
Science and Medicine, Inc. was established; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, the Women's League established an annual scholar-
ship fund at Midwood High School, the Science Institute, located in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, From 1993 to 1999, the League administered the prestigious
Vivian Harrison Scholarship Endowment Fund; this further enabled the
expansion of scholarships to students in the fields of Law, Education,
Social Science and Communication; from 2006 through 2008, the Women's
League awarded 38 scholarships from this renowned endowment fund; and
WHEREAS, This year's scholarship awardees include: Ashley Alexandre,
High School of Fashion Industries; Kadeem Alston-Roman, Muhlenberg
College; Ebony Bolt, High School of Fashion Industries; Nicole Bonilla,
Archbishop Molloy High School; Naima Bowers, High School for Legal
Studies; Suewayne Burke, High School for Legal Studies; Bo Corion, Adel-
phi University; Vialcary Crisostomo, New York University; Cortney Drake-
ford, Buffalo State College; Synefia Ervin, Delaware State University;
Krystianni Hills, St. Francis College; Rehna Hunt, Lehman College; Jared
Jacob, Oral Roberts University; Assata Malcolm, Penn State University;
Leandra McCall-Burton, Medgar Evers College Prep School; Nicole McClain,
Bedford Stuyvesant St. Academy; Grace Olamijulo, Hope College; Nancy
Olowo, Cornell University; Ellana Paradis, Townsend Harris High School;
Jare Philip, University of Pennsylvania; Brandon Small, Binghamton
University; Selicia Smith, The City College of New York; Brittany
Tarver, BMCC; Emmanuel Zimmerman, High School for Environmental Studies;
and Branden Samuel, All Hallows High School; and
WHEREAS, The Women's League has been under the able directions of
three presidents, including Sarah Parsons Blow, who served faithfully
for 15 years; Reva M. Anthony who served equally as well for 27 years;
and the current President, Ellen F. Haywood; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Women's League, both past and present,
realizing the value added by their services within the community, have
inducted several more dedicated women with whom they can continue their
much needed services; as they journey through the new millennium, the
Women's League of Science and Medicine, Inc. will continue with their
legacy for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 49th Anniversary of the Women's League of Science and
Medicine, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ellen F. Haywood, President, Women's League of Science and
Medicine, Inc., and to the aforementioned awardees.