Bill Text: NY J00999 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Brooklyn Children's Museum upon the occasion of hosting its Spring Gala on June 1, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J00999 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00999-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 999

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING the Brooklyn Children's Museum upon the
        occasion of hosting its Spring Gala on June 1, 2023

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality
of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched  by
its exceptional cultural, educational and recreational institutions; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern  and  in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  the Brooklyn Children's Museum upon the occasion of hosting its
Spring Gala on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Founded in 1899 as the  world's  first  children's  museum,
Brooklyn  Children's  Museum  (BCM)  is New York City's largest cultural
institution designed especially for families; and

  WHEREAS,  Proudly  based  in  Crown  Heights,   Brooklyn,   Brooklyn
Children's  Museum  serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with
exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts,  music  and  performance,
natural science, and world cultures; and

  WHEREAS,  Inspired  by  the  energy  and  diversity  of its borough,
Brooklyn Children's Museum creates experiences  that  ignite  curiosity,
celebrate identity, and cultivate joyful learning; and

  WHEREAS, Brooklyn Children's Museum exhibits and programs are rooted
in interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning which is grounded within
its  vast collection and encourages children to explore their world from
multiple perspectives; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  this  vital  institution  promotes   sensory
learning  through  hands-on,  physical  experiences; the appreciation of
culture and community, with a  focus  on  socio-emotional  learning  and
interpersonal   relationships;  stimulating  parent-child  dialogue  and
providing  family  resources;  and  empowering  children  to  think   of
themselves  as  agents  of  community change and inspire responsible and
civic engagement; and

  WHEREAS, In all of its work and business practice,  BCM  commits  to
its  Brooklyn community by serving all families regardless of ability to
pay; building community for parents and children;  reaching  beyond  its
walls  into  schools  and  other  neighborhoods; using local vendors and
supporting small business; employing Brooklynites and  supporting  their
families  by paying 100% of health premiums for staff, their spouses and
dependents;  and  providing  space  and  sharing  resources  with  other
Brooklyn-based CBOs; and

  WHEREAS,  The success of the Brooklyn Children's Museum is in direct
correlation to the efforts of  its  dedicated  staff  and  board,  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 when
institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought  to  our
attention,  they  should be recognized and applauded 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 Brooklyn Children's Museum upon the occasion of hosting its
Spring Gala on June 1, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Brooklyn Children's Museum.