Bill Text: NY J00570 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending The Dinner Table Doc upon the occasion of hosting its Eighteen Under 18 Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2019
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-05 - ADOPTED [J00570 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00570-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 570 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING The Dinner Table Doc upon the occasion of hosting its Eighteen Under 18 Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2019 WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging outstanding organizations which distinguish themselves in serving the community and its residents, and which warrant special recognition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Dinner Table Doc upon the occasion of hosting its Eighteen Under 18 Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The Dinner Table Doc's Eighteen Under 18 Awards Ceremony was created to shine a light on students who are creating change in their communities; unlike other awards ceremonies, the conversation will lead a call to action for young women in the audience to participate by pitching their own community centered initiatives; and WHEREAS, The Dinner Table Doc is a community organization which helps high school and college students live at their fullest potential by coming face to face with opportunity through media literacy workshops and self-esteem building events; and WHEREAS, With a target audience of middle school and high school aged young women of color, as well as incoming college freshmen, The Dinner Table Doc hosts numerous events centered around the perception of young women of color in media; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, The Dinner Table Doc gives young women of color the opportunity to sit and talk with mentors in an intimate dinner setting; through these live dinner events and media literacy workshops, this vital organization has benefitted more than 500 girls in the Brooklyn area; and WHEREAS, In 2016, The Dinner Table Doc was recognized by the Obama Administration's White House Council of Women and Girls as a Nominated Change agent at the United State of Women Summit; and WHEREAS, The success of The Dinner Table Doc is in direct correlation to the efforts of its Founder and President, Asha Boston, 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 young women it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to The Dinner Table Doc; and WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication and successful efforts, it is the custom of this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to The Dinner Table Doc of Brooklyn, New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The Dinner Table Doc upon the occasion of hosting its Eighteen Under 18 Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Asha Boston, Founder and President, The Dinner Table Doc.