Bill Text: NY J00383 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 383 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Charlie Arrowood, Esq. upon the occasion of their designation as recipient of the 2021 Community Excellence Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-02 - ADOPTED [J00383 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00383-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 383

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        HONORING  Charlie Arrowood, Esq. upon the occasion
        of  their  designation  as  recipient  of  the  2021
        Community   Excellence   Award,  the  highest  honor
        bestowed by the LGBT Bar Association of New York

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize  and  acknowledge  those  within  our  midst  who  have   made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

  WHEREAS,  Charlie  Arrowood  has  given  not  only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and  leadership  and
consequently has been designated for special recognition; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to honor Charlie
Arrowood, Esq.  upon the occasion of their designation as  recipient  of
the  2021  Community Excellence Award, the highest honor bestowed by the
LGBT Bar Association of New York; and

  WHEREAS, The unity of  our  State  and  Nation  is  built  upon  the
compassion of individuals such as Charlie Arrowood who uphold the values
of  community  life  and who, through their great actions, epitomize the
best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS, Charlie Arrowood is Name  Change  Project  counsel  at  the
Transgender  Legal  Defense and Education Fund and Principal Attorney at
Arrowood Law; and

  WHEREAS, Despite wearing numerous hats, Charlie Arrowood is generous
with their time in helping attorneys  across  the  state  become  better
advocates to the transgender and gender nonconforming communities; and

  WHEREAS, Charlie Arrowood has helped ensure countless families, both
in  and  outside  of  the  New  York City metro area, are able to obtain
accurate and affirming documentation with dignity and greater ease; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by  an
individual  for  the  benefit  of  others  which  Charlie  Arrowood  has
displayed throughout their 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
Charlie Arrowood, that future generations may know and appreciate  their
admirable  character,  their  many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which they are held by their peers; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
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
honor Charlie Arrowood, Esq. upon the occasion of their  designation  as
recipient  of  the  2021  Community  Excellence Award, the highest honor
bestowed by the LGBT Bar Association of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Charlie Arrowood, Esq.