Senate Resolution No. 1141 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Junior League of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Belle and Beau of the Ball on April 27, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the quality and character of life in this great Empire State is greatly enriched by the faithful and diligent work of those organizations which serve to meet the needs of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Junior League of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Belle and Beau of the Ball, to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at P.S. 161, The Crown School in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event provides young women and men with formal attire, free of charge, to attend prom and graduation festivities coupled with a college scholarship; and WHEREAS, The Junior League of Brooklyn was established in 1910, by women interested in fighting the health and social problems associated with over-crowded tenement neighborhoods; it is the third oldest of the 292 Junior Leagues comprised of more than 155,000 women in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States, through the Association of Junior Leagues International; and WHEREAS, For the past 109 years, the Junior League of Brooklyn has been committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women of all races, religions and national origins, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organizations which unselfishly devote their energy, talent and thoughtful care on behalf of improving the quality and dignity of life in the community, are worthy and due full praise and recognition for their noble and dedicated efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Junior League of Brooklyn upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Belle and Beau of the Ball on April 27, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Junior League of Brooklyn.