Senate Resolution No. 1485

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Robert Gore, III, MD upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Dr. Sara
Winifred Brown Award by the National Association of
University Women, Brooklyn Branch

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Robert Gore, III, MD upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Dr. Sara Winifred Brown Award by the National
Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch, to be celebrated at
its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Brunch on Saturday, June 8,
2019, at Top Civic Center, Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1924, the mission of
the National Association of University Women (NAUW) is to serve women,
youth and the disadvantaged in the communities of this nation, as well
as in developing countries, by addressing educational issues, advancing
the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied
organizations; and

WHEREAS, To this end, NAUW sponsors, promotes and conducts
educational activities designed to provide community outreach services
to learners at every level of development; it also provides assistance
to individuals who have not completed their education and need basic
skills necessary to function effectively in society; and

WHEREAS, Robert Gore, III is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder
of the Kings Against Violence Initiative; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which Robert Gore, III has
displayed throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Robert Gore, III, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Robert Gore, III, MD upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Dr. Sara Winifred Brown Award by the National
Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert Gore, III, MD.