Bill Text: NY J00754 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 754 (Prior Session Legislation)

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.