Senate Resolution No. 5905

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the Women in Comics Collective NYC
International upon the occasion of hosting its 4th
Annual Women in Comics Convention on June 30, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
support events of significance which contribute to the entertainment and
vitality of the communities they serve and which exemplify the history
and development of 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 the Women in Comics Collective NYC International upon the
occasion of hosting its 4th Annual Women in Comics Convention on
Saturday, June 30, 2018; and

WHEREAS, The Women in Comics Collective NYC International is an
artistic and informative initiative educating communities about the role
and merit of women working in the comics and creative industry; and

WHEREAS, A fast-growing convention which puts marginalized voices at
the forefront, the Women in Comics Convention brings together writers,
artists and other content creators to celebrate women in the creative
arts; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, the event serves as a day of engaging panel
discussions, vendors, and the ability to expand ones knowledge on the
diverse creators and works available in the industry; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those organizations that have brought entertainment and cultural
enrichment to the citizens of the State of New York; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Women in Comics Collective NYC International upon the
occasion of hosting its 4th Annual Women in Comics Convention on June
30, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Women in Comics Collective NYC International.