LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the National Action Network, West
Nassau Chapter, upon the occasion of hosting its 3rd Annual Women's
Prestigious Gala Awards Dinner on April 17, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is honored to recognize organizations
and events which commemorate our nation's great struggle to fulfill the
promise of equality and opportunity for 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 Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, upon the occasion of
hosting its 3rd Annual Women's Prestigious Gala Awards Dinner on Sunday,
April 17, 2016, at the Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The National Action Network (NAN) is an organization on the
forefront of the fight for social justice; during its Silver Anniversary
year, this vital group continues to play a substantial role in moving
our Nation forward; and
WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, NAN has been addressing important
issues including income inequality, affordable housing, affordable
healthcare, and criminal justice reform, as well as finding effective
solutions to gun violence; and
WHEREAS, How to confront these present challenges and steer the nation
on a progressive course depends on our educators, community leaders, and
civil rights leaders engaging in a dialogue with community members on
issues which affect them; and
WHEREAS, Our society is greatly benefited by the purposeful efforts of
individuals 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 recognized and applauded 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 Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, upon the occa-
sion of hosting its 3rd Annual Women's Prestigious Gala Awards Dinner on
April 17, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter.