Bill Text: NY J02113 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Abu Bekr Court No. 74, Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert of New York, and paying tribute to this year's honoree

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-09 - ADOPTED [J02113 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02113-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2113

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMEMORATING  the  75th  Anniversary  of Abu Bekr
        Temple No. 74, Oasis  of  Brooklyn,  Desert  of  New
        York, and paying tribute to this year's honoree

  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
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Abu Bekr Temple  No.  74,  Oasis  of
Brooklyn, Desert of New York, and paying tribute to this year's honoree,
Illustrious  Commandress Daughter Maxine White-Brown, on Sunday, October
13, 2024, in New York City; and

  WHEREAS, This auspicious event will  honor  Illustrious  Commandress
Daughter  Maxine  White-Brown  and the members of Abu Bekr Temple No. 74
for their ceaseless dedication to the local community, tirelessly giving
of their  time  and  energies  to  countless  initiatives  and  programs
throughout the year; and

  WHEREAS,   Illustrious   Commandress  Daughter  Maxine  White-Brown,
through her strong leadership, steady teaching, and unwavering love  for
her  court,  community,  her  family,  and  her  sisters, has shown that
leadership can be done with true grace and elegance; and

  WHEREAS, Abu Bekr Temple No. 74 is  part  of  the  Ancient  Egyptian
Arabic  Order  Nobles  Mystic  Shrine of North and South America and its
Jurisdictions Incorporated, an organization  which  embraces  the  basic
fundamental  concepts  of  the  Masonic Order with a broader spectrum of
dispensing charity in the community; and

  WHEREAS, Currently, there are 224 Constituent Temples throughout the
Imperial Domain (the World),  with  a  membership  of  over  25,000  and
growing; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 75-year history, Abu Bekr Temple No.
74  has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities
which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success  of  Abu  Bekr  Temple  No.  74  is  in  direct
correlation  to  the  efforts of Illustrious Commandress Daughter Maxine
White-Brown 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 Abu Bekr Temple No. 74;
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
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Abu Bekr Temple  No.  74,  Oasis  of
Brooklyn, Desert of New York, and paying tribute to this year's honoree,
Illustrious Commandress Daughter Maxine White-Brown; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Illustrious Commandress Daughter Maxine  White-Brown  and
Abu Bekr Temple No. 74, Oasis of Brooklyn, Desert of New York.