Bill Text: NY J00535 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Fort Greene Council, Inc.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-15 - ADOPTED [J00535 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00535-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 535

BY: Senator MYRIE

        COMMEMORATING  the 50th Anniversary of Fort Greene
        Council, Inc.

  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  that  are devoted 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Fort Greene Council, Inc.; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  in  Brooklyn,  New   York,   in   1973,   and
incorporated  in  1974,  Fort  Greene  Council  (FGC)  is  a  non-profit
organization which strives  to  provide  services  at  several  integral
stages of the life cycle beginning with its early childhood programs and
concluding with its programs for older adults; and

  WHEREAS,   Remaining  true  to  its  mission,  Fort  Greene  Council
addresses the critical needs of the citizens  in  Brooklyn  through  its
steadfast  commitment  to  create  programs  which  serve the community,
including 14 older adult clubs in seven community districts, and one day
care center; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, this vital organization consists of 12 centers
across  Brooklyn  which  specialize  in  areas  such  as  senior   care,
childcare, and educational programs; and

  WHEREAS,  Older  adult  clubs  provide comprehensive services to the
elderly including breakfast, lunch, home  delivered  meals,  educational
and  recreational  programs  and  activities,  legal  assistance, social
services,  transportation  services,  and   information   and   referral
services; and

  WHEREAS,  Likewise, the day care programs have been an integral part
of the Bedford Stuyvesant  and  Fort  Greene  communities  in  Brooklyn,
providing quality early childhood education; and

  WHEREAS,  Fort  Greene  Council launched JAZZ 966 in 1990 to promote
jazz in  the  community  for  seniors  and  the  public  at  large;  the
organization's  love  and care for intergenerational music is their main
motivation as they run Jazz  966,  which  allows  older  generations  of
musicians  to  perform  and share their skills with newer generations of
musicians; and

  WHEREAS, With great consideration to the risks and  effects  of  the
COVID-19  Pandemic, the Fort Greene Council offers a fully virtual adult
club, where people can join online and enjoy activities to be  connected
even in the safety of their homes; and

  WHEREAS,  Fort  Greene  Council  remains  a solid cornerstone of the
community, and stands ready to continue its important mission  for  many
years to come; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 50-year history, Fort Greene Council
has  demonstrated  continuous  service  to the residents and communities
which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of Fort Greene Council is in direct correlation
to the efforts of its dedicated staff  and  Board  of  Directors,  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 custom of this Legislative Body  that  those  who
enhance  the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly  have  earned  the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Fort Greene Council, Inc.; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Fort Greene Council, Inc.
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