LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the National Black Law Students Asso-
ciation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Conference in Albany,
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those endur-
ing organizations which devote their purposeful energies to improving
the quality and dignity of life of those they serve, to preserving their
heritage, and to fostering pride among them; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to recognize for
their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and
publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic
humanity among us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the National Black Law Students Association upon the occasion of hosting
its Annual Conference in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, With nearly 7,000 members and over 200 chapters, the National
Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) is the largest student-run corpo-
ration in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1968 by A.J. Cooper NBLSA has continuously artic-
ulated and promoted the needs and goals of black law students, and
worked tirelessly to effectuate change in the legal community; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the National Black Law Students Association is
aimed at bringing about meaningful legal and political change that
addresses the needs and concerns of the black community; and
WHEREAS, Our society is greatly benefited by the purposeful efforts of
individuals and organizations who unite for the cause of improving the
quality of life for others, and who proactively work toward the goal of
dignity for all; 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
commend the National Black Law Students Association upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Conference in Albany, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the National Black Law Students Association.