Senate Resolution No. 1181

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Project Hope Charities upon the
occasion of celebrating 11 years of service to the
community of Jamaica, New York

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
organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Project Hope Charities upon the occasion of celebrating its 11
years of service to the community of Jamaica, New York; this auspicious
occasion was observed at its 5th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 29,
2018, at Verdi's of Westbury in Westbury, New York; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 2007, Project Hope Charities (PHC), is a New
York State nonprofit, humanitarian and community-based organization with
a long history of empowering economically, medically and educationally
underserved communities; and

WHEREAS, With its steadfast volunteers as role models, PHC has
worked to establish a safe and supportive environment for appropriately
structured activities which positively engage underserved communities to
develop skills and become self-sufficient, healthy, caring and
responsible individuals within their communities; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, PHC has been dedicated to working with
children, youth and families in New York City by empowering them to
reach their full potential by tackling the causes of hunger, poverty,
diseases, education and natural disasters; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Executive Director Elizabeth
Ozo-Onyali PHC offers services such as Youth Empowerment Rehabilitation,
Education and Vocational Training, Health Education and GED Tutorials,
Counseling and Mentoring Services, as well as Hunger and Poverty
Education and Disaster Relief Assistance; and

WHEREAS, Born out of a passion to eradicate hunger, poverty, and
bridge the gap, PHC truly transforms the lives of people in underserved
communities by providing to those who have a great need for ongoing
support through difficult circumstances; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
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 Project Hope Charities upon the occasion of celebrating 11 years
of service to the community of Jamaica, New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Elizabeth Ozo-Onyali, Executive Director, Project Hope
Charities.