LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Girls Incorporated of the Capital
Region upon the occasion of celebrating the "Day of the Girl" on October
11, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
organizations and individuals who would devote their time and energies
to inspire, support and advocate for the young women throughout the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Girls Incorporated of the Capital Region upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing the "Day of the Girl" on October 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Equality and universal access to education for every girl are
among the United Nations' millennium development goals supported by 189
countries including the United States; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations established October 11th as the Annual
International Day of the Girl Child supported and co-sponsored by the
United States and 97 other countries; and
WHEREAS, The "Day of the Girl" campaign calls on communities across
the globe to recognize that girls worldwide face many injustices such as
discrimination, gender stereotypes, bullying, and barriers to equal
education; and empowers girls to fight for their rights; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Girls Incorporated of the Capital Region upon the occasion of
celebrating the "Day of the Girl" on October 11, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Girls Incorporated of the Capital Region.