Bill Text: NY J02037 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Elejmal Temple No. 185 upon the occasion of hosting its Potentate Ball, honoring Illustrious Potentate Johan Powell on July 20, 2024
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-03-26 - ADOPTED [J02037 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J02037-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2037 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Elejmal Temple No. 185 upon the occasion of hosting its Potentate Ball, honoring Illustrious Potentate Johan Powell on July 20, 2024 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 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 Elejmal Temple No. 185 upon the occasion of hosting its Potentate Ball, honoring Illustrious Potentate Johan Powell, to be celebrated on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Suffern, New York; and WHEREAS, This illustrious Annual Charity Ball supports the youth, elders, sick, and all community members in need of support and guidance; and WHEREAS, Elejmal Temple No. 185, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. works tirelessly within its community to uplift local residents through charity fundraisers and other positive initiatives with a focus on youth programs, health in the Black community, auxiliary groups and community outreach; and WHEREAS, The Illustrious Potentate Johan Powell leads the Nobles of Elejmal Temple with great dedication and discipline, upholding the true spirit and mission of this vital organization, following the noblest mandates and putting others above himself; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Illustrious Potentate Johan Powell, the organization's good deeds in the community serve as an inspiration to all and continues to raise the bar by achieving greatness; and WHEREAS, The proficiency of the Temple and their good deeds in caring for their neighbors shows in each benevolent action and a lifetime of building true unity in the community; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organizations and individuals 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 Elejmal Temple No. 185 upon the occasion of hosting its Potentate Ball, honoring Illustrious Potentate Johan Powell on July 20, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Elejmal Temple No. 185 and Illustrious Potentate Johan Powell.