Senate Resolution No. 2061

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING National College Resources Foundation
upon the occasion of hosting its 9th Annual Black
College Expo at Medgar Evers College on September
28, 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 events which 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 National College Resources Foundation upon the occasion of
hosting its 9th Annual Black College Expo at Medgar Evers College on
Saturday, September 28, 2019; and

WHEREAS, New York Black College Expo is an event which highlights
over 50 of the 104 historically black colleges and universities, along
with other higher learning institutions and educational services; and

WHEREAS, Potential students have the opportunity to attend various
seminars, speak to representatives from these colleges and universities,
and possibly, be accepted on the spot; and

WHEREAS, New York Black College Expo was developed 18 years ago to
serve as a vital link between minorities and college admissions; the
purpose of this important yearly event is to encourage and promote the
importance of higher education while providing positive guidance; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations and events 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 National College Resources Foundation upon the occasion of
hosting its 9th Annual Black College Expo at Medgar Evers College on
September 28, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to National College Resources Foundation.