Bill Text: NY J01325 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Huntington Lodge upon the occasion of hosting its 2nd Annual Bernard L. Holley Scholarship Award Night on October 7, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01325 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01325-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1325

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING  the Huntington Lodge upon the occasion
        of  hosting  its  2nd  Annual  Bernard   L.   Holley
        Scholarship Award Night on October 7, 2023

  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 Huntington Lodge upon the occasion of hosting its 2nd Annual
Bernard L. Holley Scholarship Award Night on Saturday, October 7,  2023,
at Verdi's in Westbury, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Huntington  Lodge  was  established  in 2009, and its
community service efforts are targeted within the Town of Babylon,  more
specifically North Babylon and Wyandanch, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  On The Level Foundation is the vital non-profit arm of the
Huntington  Lodge  which  is  dedicated  to  supporting  underprivileged
children, widows and orphans with education, food, healthcare, clothing,
school supplies and tuition assistance; and

  WHEREAS,  Presiding  Officer for the Huntington Lodge Don Thomas has
also served as an NYPD Police Officer for the past 10 years, working  in
the 79th Precinct from 2012-14, and the 17th Precinct until 2016; he has
been  working  with  the  Critical  Response  Command for the past seven
years, with a focus on detecting, deterring, and disrupting terrorism in
New York City; and

  WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of  Don  Thomas,  the  Huntington
Lodge  is  steadfastly  committed  to  keeping  the community a safe and
prosperous place to raise a family and developing a generation of strong
leaders and free thinkers; and

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

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  the  Huntington  Lodge  is   in   direct
correlation  to  the  efforts  of  Presiding  Officer Don Thomas and 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  Huntington  Lodge;
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 Huntington Lodge upon the occasion of hosting its 2nd Annual
Bernard L. Holley Scholarship Award Night on October 7, 2023; and be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Don Thomas, Presiding Officer, Huntington Lodge,  On  The
Level Foundation.