Bill Text: NY J01177 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies upon the occasion of hosting its Caribbean American Heritage celebration on June 30, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01177 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01177-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1177

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING   the   American   Foundation  for  the
        University of the West Indies upon the  occasion  of
        hosting  its Caribbean American Heritage celebration
        on June 30, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the custom 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  American  Foundation for the University of the West Indies
upon the occasion of hosting its Caribbean American Heritage celebration
on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the SUNY Global  Center  in  New  York,  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,   To   celebrate  this  auspicious  occasion,  this  year's
activities will pay homage to the American Foundation for the University
of the West Indies and their 75 years of service to the Caribbean;  many
alumni  have made the United States their home after emigrating from the
Caribbean in search of better economic and social opportunities  due  to
the noble efforts of the Foundation; and

  WHEREAS,  The  American  Foundation  for  the University of the West
Indies (AFUWI) is proud of its history of  transformational  leadership,
contribution to regional development, and its commitment to economic and
social advancement; and

  WHEREAS,  Truly  caring  for the community, AFUWI seeks to transform
the lives of exceptionally talented, young women and men who are in dire
financial circumstances by providing access to higher education so  they
can  break the cycle of generational poverty and make an economic impact
in their local communities and throughout the Caribbean region; and

  WHEREAS, During the past 10 years, AFUWI has provided  approximately
500  tuition  scholarships  to  students  across  the  Caribbean region,
donated $7.5 million in goods, and brokered multiple relationships  with
other tier one institutions; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success of the American Foundation for the University
of the West Indies is in  direct  correlation  to  the  efforts  of  its
dedicated  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, 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  the  American  Foundation for the University of the West Indies
upon the occasion of hosting its Caribbean American Heritage celebration
on June 30, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the American Foundation for the University  of  the  West
Indies.