Bill Text: NY J00511 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Abu Bekr Temple No. 91, Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert of New York, upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Potentates Ball on March 31-April 2, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-15 - ADOPTED [J00511 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00511-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 511

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING  Abu  Bekr  Temple  No.  91,  Oasis  of
        Brooklyn, Desert of New York, upon the  occasion  of
        hosting its Annual Potentates Ball on March 31-April
        2, 2023

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State  of  New  York  whose  focus  and
intent  have  made  a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern  and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Abu Bekr Temple No. 91, Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert of  New  York,
upon  the  occasion  of  hosting  its  Annual  Potentates  Ball on March
31-April 2, 2023, at Sonesta White Plains Downtown,  White  Plains,  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,   Each  year,  this  auspicious  Ball  honors  the  current
Illustrious Potentate and the members of Abu  Bekr  Temple  No.  91  for
their  ceaseless dedication to the local community, tirelessly giving of
their time and energies to countless initiatives and programs throughout
the year; and

  WHEREAS, Abu Bekr Temple No. 91 is  part  of  the  Ancient  Egyptian
Arabic  Order  Nobles  Mystic  Shrine of North and South America and its
Jurisdictions Incorporated, an organization  which  embraces  the  basic
fundamental  concepts  of  the  Masonic Order with a broader spectrum of
dispensing charity in the community; and

  WHEREAS, Currently, there are 224 Constituent Temples throughout the
Imperial Domain (the World),  with  a  membership  of  over  25,000  and
growing; and

  WHEREAS,  Abu  Bekr  Temple No. 91, Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert of New
York, was chartered on August 20, 1949, and is located  on  Pennsylvania
Avenue in Brooklyn, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Officially  incorporated  in 1975, this vital organization
hosts several community feedings each year to  serve  the  homeless  and
others  in  need; furthermore, its back-to-school program supports local
youth, and its voter registration event ensures residents have access to
their right to vote; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 74-year history, Abu Bekr Temple No.
91 has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and  communities
which it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  Abu  Bekr  Temple  No.  91  is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its Illustrious  Potentate  and  dedicated
members,  whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm,  and  an  uncompromising
standard  of  excellence  in all endeavors on behalf of the organization
and the community it serves; and


  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Abu Bekr Temple No. 91;
and

  WHEREAS, It is  the  custom  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  Abu  Bekr Temple No. 91, Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert of New York,
upon the occasion  of  hosting  its  Annual  Potentates  Ball  on  March
31-April 2, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to commend Abu Bekr Temple No. 91, Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert
of New York.