Senate Resolution No. 2001

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Destiny Helpers Outreach Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its Miss Teen Brownsville
Pageant on July 13, 2019

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 who would devote themselves 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 Destiny Helpers Outreach Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
Miss Teen Brownsville Pageant on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Brookdale
Auditorium in Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, According to the 2016 New York City Community Health
Profiles, the eastern Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville has a teen
birth rate of 38.5% which is higher than the Brooklyn and citywide
rates; in an effort to curb this alarming statistic and promote the
strength of young women, the Miss Teen Brownsville Pageant was
conceived; and

WHEREAS, With its title, "Beauty, Brains and Philanthropy Meet," the
pageant focuses on young female residents of Brownsville who are between
ages 13 and 19; and

WHEREAS, The Miss Teen Brownsville Pageant strives to empower young
women to not only appreciate their physical appearance, but also
enlighten them about the importance of an education in order to achieve
upward social mobility and sustainable development; and

WHEREAS, The Pageant also fosters lasting relationships among the
contestants with individuals and organizations who encourage positive
change and transformation in communities which are classified as the
"hood", "inner cities" and the "projects"; and

WHEREAS, The sponsors of the Pageant truly hope it will ultimately
lead to a reduction in teenage pregnancy and high school drop outs among
the young women population in Brownsville; and

WHEREAS, The Miss Teen Brownsville Pageant will feature 10 young
women who will compete in three categories: Sports Wear, Casual Wear and
Formal/Evening Wear; in addition, the contestants will be expected to
participate in the talent portion, and initiate a program targeting
young women which will encourage communal unity across their community;
the top five contestants will be asked questions relating to current
affairs; and

WHEREAS, Contestants truly exemplify the potential inherent in our
young women, and serve as outstanding role models for their peers and
for the young people with whom they work and stand with poise and
purpose to face the challenges of new experiences; 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 Destiny Helpers Outreach Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
Miss Teen Brownsville Pageant on July 13, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Destiny Helpers Outreach Inc.