Bill Text: NY J02061 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending National College Resources Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its 9th Annual Black College Expo at Medgar Evers College
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-18 - ADOPTED [J02061 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02061-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2061 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING National College Resources Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its 9th Annual Black College Expo at Medgar Evers College on September 28, 2019 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 events which would 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 National College Resources Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its 9th Annual Black College Expo at Medgar Evers College on Saturday, September 28, 2019; and WHEREAS, New York Black College Expo is an event which highlights over 50 of the 104 historically black colleges and universities, along with other higher learning institutions and educational services; and WHEREAS, Potential students have the opportunity to attend various seminars, speak to representatives from these colleges and universities, and possibly, be accepted on the spot; and WHEREAS, New York Black College Expo was developed 18 years ago to serve as a vital link between minorities and college admissions; the purpose of this important yearly event is to encourage and promote the importance of higher education while providing positive guidance; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations and events 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 National College Resources Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its 9th Annual Black College Expo at Medgar Evers College on September 28, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to National College Resources Foundation.