Bill Text: NY J01305 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Elejmal Temple No. 185 upon the occasion of hosting its Potentate Ball, honoring Illustrious Potentate Noble Lathan David Franks on July 21-23, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01305 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01305-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1305

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING   Elejmal   Temple  No.  185  upon  the
        occasion of hosting  its  Potentate  Ball,  honoring
        Illustrious  Potentate  Noble Lathan David Franks on
        July 21-23, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize  that
the  quality  and  character  of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and  dedicated  efforts  of  those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
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  Elejmal  Temple  No.  185  upon  the  occasion  of  hosting its
Potentate Ball, honoring Illustrious Potentate Noble Lathan David Franks
to be celebrated on July 21-23, 2023  at  the  Royal  Regency  Hotel  in
Yonkers, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Lathan D. Franks was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York,
where  he attended New York City Public schools, and graduated from East
New York Vocational and Technical High School; and

  WHEREAS, A talented athlete,  Lathan  D.  Franks  received  a  track
scholarship  to  Eastern  Michigan  University,  where he also became an
active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.; he served the community
as a volunteer in  the  Perry  Elementary  school  children's  breakfast
program,   coached  basketball  at  the  City  of  Ypsilanti  Parks  and
Recreation Department, and worked as a  Youth  Counselor  at  the  Peace
Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and

  WHEREAS, Lathan D. Franks graduated from Eastern Michigan University
with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Therapy and Minor Sociology; he
would  later  go on to receive his Master of Social Work Degree from The
Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City; and

  WHEREAS, His career of over 20 years reflecting his  compassion  and
dedication  to serving others, Lathan D. Franks worked tirelessly to aid
those overcoming addiction and incarceration while  living  with  mental
illness; and

  WHEREAS,  His commitment to service is reflected in the diversity of
the people he's worked with,  Lathan  D.  Franks  devotes  his  time  to
working  with  children,  youth, seniors, veterans, individuals who were
homeless or dropped out of school, and those who suffered  from  alcohol
and  drug  addiction  while  involved  in  juvenile  or criminal justice
systems; and

  WHEREAS, Raised  to  a  Master  Mason  in  1992,  Lathan  D.  Franks
initiated,  passed  and  raised  a  Prince Hall Mason at the Grand Lodge
Occasional held by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge State  of
New York on March 28, 2015, joining Jephthah Lodge No. 89 in April 2015;
and

  WHEREAS,  Lathan  D. Franks was elected and installed to the seat of
Worshipful Master and served as Worshipful Master from December 2017  to
December 2019; his commitment and leadership and philosophies are guided
by   two  principles;  servant  leadership  and  striving  forward  with
excellence; and

  WHEREAS, Since entering the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge,
Lathan  D.  Franks has been a fervent, diligent, and loyal Master Mason;
he continues to serve the Masonic order as he is a member of Rising  Son
Chapter  No.  4  Holy  Royal  Arch Masons, Alpha Council No. 1 Royal and
Select Masters, St. John Commandry No. 4 Knights  Templar,  Mount  Olive
No.    3  Lodge of Perfection, Mount Olive No. 3 Rose Croix Chapter, and
King David Consistory No. 3; and

  WHEREAS, In 2017, Lathan D. Franks was Created a  Noble  of  Elejmal
Temple  No.  185  Ancient  Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of
North and South America and it's Jurisdictions Inc.; and

  WHEREAS, With steadfast and unremitting commitment to Elejmal Temple
No.  185 and his community, Illustrious  Potentate  Noble  Lathan  David
Franks  was  elected  and installed as Illustrious Potentate in December
2022 and continues to serve in that capacity; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
organizations and individuals 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  Elejmal  Temple  No.  185  upon  the  occasion  of  hosting its
Potentate Ball, honoring Illustrious Potentate Noble Lathan David Franks
on July 21-23, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Elejmal  Temple No. 185 and Illustrious Potentate Noble
Lathan David Franks.