Bill Text: NY J00692 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter, upon the occasion of hosting its Kings Who Cook Culinary Showcase

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-19 - ADOPTED [J00692 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00692-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 692

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING   Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc.,
        Brooklyn  Alumnae  Chapter,  upon  the  occasion  of
        hosting  its  Kings  Who  Cook  Culinary Showcase on
        March 16, 2019

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  commend  those
illustrious  organizations  within 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 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter, upon
the  occasion  of  hosting  its  Kings  Who  Cook  Culinary  Showcase on
Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Achievement  First  Brooklyn  High  School,
Brooklyn, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Delta  Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit
organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support  through
established programs in local communities throughout the world; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Brooklyn  Alumnae Chapter has proudly served Brooklyn
communities since 1949, through  its  Five  Point  Programmatic  Thrust:
Economic  Development;  Educational Development; International Awareness
and Involvement; Physical and Mental Health; and Political Awareness and
Involvement; and

  WHEREAS, Kings Who Cook is an incredibly  popular  Brooklyn  tasting
event  showcasing  the  culinary expertise of the "Kings" throughout the
local community; and

  WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event  draws  approximately  400
eager  patrons  ready  to  sample  dishes  prepared  by both amateur and
professional cooks, including Caribbean, African, remixes of  Soul  Food
favorites, and brand new flavors; and

  WHEREAS,  The success of the Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc. is in direct correlation  to  the  efforts  of  its
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 sorority and
the population it serves; and

  WHEREAS, In light of  its  commitment,  dedication,  and  successful
efforts,  it  is  the  practice  of  this Legislative Body to extend its
highest commendation to the Brooklyn  Alumnae  Chapter  of  Delta  Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc.; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter, upon
the occasion of hosting its Kings Who Cook Culinary  Showcase  on  March
16, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to  Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc.,  Brooklyn  Alumnae
Chapter.