Bill Text: NY J02161 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Kizzy Williams upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by In Our Own Voices, Inc. on July 21, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02161 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02161-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2161

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING Kizzy Williams upon the occasion of her
        designation  for  special  recognition by In Our Own
        Voices, Inc. on July 21, 2019

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes  the  profound  impact  of
those  exemplary  individuals  within  the  great  State of New York who
proactively work for the enfranchisement of  minority  communities,  and
the  importance  of  such  work  for the benefit of all citizens of this
State, and indeed, all citizens of the Nation; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Kizzy Williams upon the occasion of her designation for  special
recognition  by In Our Own Voices, Inc., to be celebrated at its Jazz in
July Event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall  Uprising
on  Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, In Our Own Voices is an autonomous  organization  dedicated
to  addressing  the  many  needs  and  ensuring  the  physical,  mental,
spiritual, political, cultural, and economic survival and growth of  the
Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual  and  Transgender  People  of  Color (LGBT POC)
community in the Capital Region of Upstate New York; and

  WHEREAS, In Our Own Voices is proudly recognizing Kizzy Williams for
her tireless efforts  in  creating  positive  change  in  Lesbian,  Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender People of Color communities; and

  WHEREAS,  After  studying  hospitality  and  culinary arts at Monroe
College, Kizzy Williams has  become  a  leading  area  chef,  expert  on
southern  cooking,  entrepreneur  and community supporter and organizer;
today, she owns and is the head chef  for  Allie  B's  Cozy  Kitchen  in
Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  her  restaurant, Kizzy Williams has made numerous
charitable donations, such as Allie B's Thanksgiving Giveaway,  and  has
partnered  with  local  organizations to teach individuals about various
topics  including  home  ownership,  career   opportunities,   financial
stability and how to start one's own business; and

  WHEREAS,  Our society is greatly benefited by the purposeful efforts
of individuals who unite for the cause of improving the quality of  life
for others, and who proactively work toward the goal of dignity for all;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kizzy Williams upon the occasion of her designation for  special
recognition  by  In  Our  Own  Voices,  Inc. on July 21, 2019; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Kizzy Williams.