Bill Text: NY J02116 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Tea Luncheon Fundraiser on May 5, 2024, and paying tribute to this year's honoree, Worthy Matron Michelle Williams

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-09 - ADOPTED [J02116 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02116-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2116

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING  the  Order  of the Eastern Star Mystic
        Chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Annual  Tea
        Luncheon  Fundraiser  on  May  5,  2024,  and paying
        tribute  to  this  year's  honoree,  Worthy   Matron
        Michelle Williams

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State  of  New  York  whose  focus  and
intent  have  made  a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern  and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend the Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Chapter upon  the  occasion
of   hosting   its   Annual   Tea   Luncheon  Fundraiser  at  the  First
Congregational Church in Albany, New York, on Sunday, May 5, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body celebrates the time-honored tradition
of breaking bread with the elegant women of the  Order  of  the  Eastern
Star Mystic Chapter during their Annual Tea Luncheon Fundraiser; and

  WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star honors Worthy Matron Michelle
Williams  for  her amazing leadership and guidance of the Mystic Chapter
in accordance with the Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star; and

  WHEREAS,  Worthy  Matron  Michelle  Williams,  through  her   strong
leadership,  steady  teaching,  and  unwavering  love for her community,
family, and fellow sisters, has shown that leadership can be  done  with
true grace and elegance; and

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body recognizes that the charitable good,
which comes from this fundraiser, will provide school supplies  for  the
youth,  support  summer  programs  to  inspire  and position children to
remain in school and become successful,  and  aid  in  the  endeavor  of
providing safe places, events, and functions for all communities' youth,
especially  young  Black and Brown girls, to have successful role models
to aspire to be; and

  WHEREAS, The excellence that the Order of the Eastern Star  provides
across  the state is not unnoticed; the Members of this Legislative Body
recognize the energy and effort to provide services for  the  community,
the  accomplishments?of  this incredible organization, and the women who
make it all possible, anticipating the further excellent work they  will
continue to achieve in their communities; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and  pay  tribute  to  the  Order  of  the
Eastern Star Mystic Chapter; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body that when
individuals and 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 Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Chapter upon  the  occasion
of hosting its Annual Tea Luncheon Fundraiser on May 5, 2024, and paying
tribute  to this year's honoree, Worthy Matron Michelle Williams; and be
it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Chapter and Worthy
Matron Michelle Williams.