Bill Text: NY J02884 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Tuskegee National Alumni Association, Long Island Branch upon the occasion of hosting the 20th Biennial Convention from August 12-14, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-22 - ADOPTED [J02884 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02884-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2884

BY: Senator COMRIE

              commending   the  Tuskegee  National  Alumni
        Association, Long Island Branch upon the occasion of
        hosting the 20th  Biennial  Convention  from  August
        12-14, 2022

  WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 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 the Tuskegee National Alumni  Association,  Long  Island  Branch
upon  the  occasion  of hosting the 20th Biennial Convention, to be held
virtually from August 12-14, 2022; and

  WHEREAS, The purpose of the 20th Biennial Convention of the Tuskegee
National Alumni Association is  for  dedicated  alumni  and  friends  to
engage  in  sessions  designed  to  increase  their  capacity to support
Tuskegee University, alumni and students and to establish an agenda  for
the future; and

  WHEREAS,  This  year's theme, "Conquering Challenges to Maintain our
Legacy," perfectly encapsulates this goal; and

  WHEREAS, The  association  was  formed  to  promote  the  ideals  of
Tuskegee  University  and its illustrious founder, Booker T. Washington;
encourage and assist students, graduates, and  former  students  towards
higher  development  of  character and service to mankind; and to foster
unity  of  purposes  through  an   organized   structure   of   regional
organizations, state councils, and local clubs; and

  WHEREAS,  This vital organization also provides financial support to
the University, and offers scholarships, youth programs and  many  other
initiatives which are involved with community engagement; and

  WHEREAS,  Founded  on  July  6, 1947, the Long Island Branch proudly
adheres to the Tuskegee National Alumni Association's ideals and through
its support of the  University,  it  has  truly  made  a  difference  in
innumerable lives; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of the Tuskegee National Alumni Association,
Long Island Branch is in  direct  correlation  to  the  efforts  of  its
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 institution and
the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
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 Tuskegee National Alumni  Association,  Long  Island  Branch
upon  the occasion of hosting the 20th Biennial National Convention; and
be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the  Tuskegee  National Alumni Association, Long Island
Branch.