Bill Text: NY J00818 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 818

Introduced

Bill Title: Welcoming the Society of Foreign Consuls to the Legislative Chambers in Albany on April 25, 2023

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-21)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-25 - ADOPTED [J00818 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00818-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 818

BY: Senator SEPULVEDA

        WELCOMING  the  Society  of Foreign Consuls to the
        Legislative Chambers in Albany on April 25, 2023

  WHEREAS, Founded in 1925, the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York
represents the world's largest consular  corps,  comprising  Consulates,
Consulates General and Honorary Consulates based in New York City; and

  WHEREAS, The Society of Foreign Consuls is a non-profit organization
that  welcomes  current serving members of NYC-based consulates general,
consulates, and honorary consulates recognized by the United  States  of
America; and

  WHEREAS, The mission of the Society of Foreign Consuls is to protect
the  interests  and  rights  of its members while fostering cultural and
economic relations between their respective countries, the city  of  New
York, and the host country, the United States of America; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Society  of Foreign Consuls collaborates with various
offices, including the  US  Department  of  State's  Office  of  Foreign
Missions  and  the  NYC  Mayor's Office for the United Nations, Consular
Corps and Protocol, to arrange forums and seminars on issues  of  mutual
interest; and

  WHEREAS,  The Society of Foreign Consuls has taken the initiative to
organize fundraising charity galas to support  organizations,  including
the  American  Cancer  Society,  Special  Olympics,  St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang  Camp,  and  CARE
International's international children's programs; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That the New York State Senate and Assembly extends a warm
welcome  to  the  Society  of  Foreign Consuls to the legislative body's
chambers in Albany on April 25, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That the Senate and Assembly acknowledges the  Society  of
Foreign  Consuls for its unwavering commitment to promoting cultural and
economic relations between New York City, its member countries, and  the
United States of America; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  the  Senate  and  Assembly  commends the Society of
Foreign Consuls for its efforts in organizing  seminars  and  events  on
consular  access,  diplomatic security, immigration, document fraud, and
airport protocol; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That the Senate  and  Assembly  applauds  the  Society  of
Foreign  Consuls  for  its  contributions  towards supporting charitable
organizations and their missions.