2021-J2587

Celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the ONE Campaign

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2021-J2587


Senate Resolution No. 2587

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CELEBRATING the 18th Anniversary of the ONE
Campaign

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
individuals and organizations 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
celebrate the 18th Anniversary of the ONE Campaign, and to commend them
for all they have done fighting to end world hunger and find cures for
treatable and preventable diseases; and

WHEREAS, The ONE Campaign is an international, nonpartisan,
non-profit, and advocacy organization that fights extreme poverty and
preventable diseases; they are an organization that has helped many
people around the world; and

WHEREAS, The ONE Campaign advocates for the achievement of the
Sustainable Development Goals and for policies that benefit those who
live in conditions of extreme poverty around the globe; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, the ONE Campaign supports a broad variety of
international development issues, including the fight against treatable
and preventable diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis;
access to clean water and expanded access to energy; and providing basic
education for all; and

WHEREAS, The ONE Campaign was founded by Irish musician Bono and
American attorney Bobby Shriver, along with 11 organizations: Bread for
the World, CARE, DATA, International Medical Corps, International Rescue
Committee, Mercy Corps, Oxfam America, Plan USA, Save the Children U.S.,
World Concern, and World Vision; and

WHEREAS, The name ONE was inspired by the belief that one voice,
coming together with many others can change the world for the better;
and

WHEREAS, The official ONE launch rally was held on May 16, 2004, at
Liberty Mall in Philadelphia, United States; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to organizations such as the ONE Campaign, which serve to bring people
together for the united purpose of actively pursuing improvements in
their communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the 18th Anniversary of the ONE Campaign; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the ONE Campaign.

actions

  • 12 / May / 2022
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 17 / May / 2022
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 17 / May / 2022
    • ADOPTED

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