Bill Text: NY J00754 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending The New York Urban League upon the occasion of hosting its 16th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-19 - ADOPTED [J00754 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00754-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 754 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING The New York Urban League upon the occasion of hosting its 16th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast, and paying tribute to this year's honorees 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 The New York Urban League upon the occasion of hosting its 16th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees, celebrated on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, The Plaza, Grand Ballroom, New York City; and WHEREAS, The New York Urban League recognizes companies and respected leaders who have exemplary diversity practices in the areas of leadership, hiring and promotion, supplier relations and philanthropy at its 16th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast; and WHEREAS, The Champions of Diversity Award was inspired by the outpouring of corporate and business support for the June 2003 Supreme Court decision upholding the basic tenets of affirmative action; and WHEREAS, Shortly following the Supreme Court's decision, and recognizing the importance of this decision, The New York Urban League resolved to salute corporations and/or individuals who have made a strong commitment to diversity and truly embody the outstanding corporate citizenry, hiring, supplier relations, and philanthropic practices that characterize a successful and powerful organization; and WHEREAS, The 2019 distinguished honorees include: Gary Pinkus, Chairman, North America McKinsey & Company; Tim Ryan, US Chairman and Senior Partner PwC; and UPS; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, The New York Urban League has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of The New York Urban League is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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 The New York Urban League; 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 The New York Urban League upon the occasion of hosting its 16th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The New York Urban League and the aforementioned honorees.