Bill Text: NY J01135 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending CAMBA upon the occasion of hosting its Phenomenal Girls' Symposium on May 18, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - ADOPTED [J01135 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01135-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1135

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING  CAMBA upon the occasion of hosting its
        Phenomenal Girls' Symposium on May 18, 2019

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize  and  acknowledge  those  within  our  midst  who  have   made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

  WHEREAS,  From  time  to  time  this  Legislative Body takes note of
certain  extraordinary  individuals  and  organizations  it  wishes   to
recognize  for their valued contributions to the success and progress of
society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the
basic humanity among us all; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend CAMBA upon
the occasion of hosting its Phenomenal Girls' Symposium to be celebrated
on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at SUNY Downstate School  of  Public  Health,
Brooklyn, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  CAMBA  is a non-profit agency which provides services that
connect people with opportunities to enhance their quality of life; and

  WHEREAS, This vital organization is a community of  clients,  staff,
volunteers, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an
inclusive  New  York  City, where all children and adults have access to
the resources and supports they need to thrive; and

  WHEREAS, With a tenacious and loyal staff, CAMBA serves  clients  of
every  race,  religion,  gender, age, sexual orientation and background,
and its programs are as diverse as the individuals served; and

  WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its President and  CEO  Joanne
M.     Oplustil,  CAMBA  sincerely  embraces  difference,  respects  all
viewpoints, and welcomes those from both around the  corner  and  around
the globe; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, CAMBA listens to the communities it serves and
develops  creative programs with demonstrated impact to respond to their
evolving needs; and

  WHEREAS, There are few challenges greater than providing individuals
and families with the  knowledge,  tools  and  resources  they  need  to
achieve  self-sufficiency  and  to contribute to the well-being of their
communities; CAMBA provides diverse clients in Brooklyn and  across  New
York City with programs which truly add value to their lives; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  its  distinguished  history,  CAMBA has demonstrated
continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of  CAMBA  is  in  direct  correlation  to  the
efforts of its dedicated Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, 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 CAMBA; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  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  CAMBA  upon  the  occasion  of  hosting  its  Phenomenal Girls'
Symposium on May 18, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Joanne M. Oplustil, President and CEO, CAMBA, Brooklyn,
New York.