Senate Resolution No. 5768

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Kids Who Bank upon the occasion of
hosting Mind Over Matter on June 5, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Kids Who Bank upon the occasion of hosting Mind Over Matter on
Tuesday, June 5, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Founded by Jatali Bellanton, Kids Who Bank is an
organization which addresses everyday functionalities such as balancing
a checkbook, budgeting, wants vs needs, stocks, credit scores, and more
in a story format and through outreach; and

WHEREAS, This vital organization also connects an international
community of professionals who encourage youth while giving them
additional knowledge and the tools they need to flourish; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, Kids Who Bank has
demonstrated continuous service to the youth of the communities which it
serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Kids Who Bank is in direct correlation to
the efforts of its Founder, Jatali Bellanton, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Kids Who Bank; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 Kids Who Bank upon the occasion of hosting Mind Over Matter on
June 5, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jatali Bellanton, Founder, Kids Who Bank.