Bill Text: NY J02579 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the New York Immigration Coalition upon the occasion of its continued service to the New York immigrant community
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-01-22 - ADOPTED [J02579 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02579-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2579 BY: Senator GIANARIS COMMENDING the New York Immigration Coalition upon the occasion of its continued service to the New York immigrant community 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 individuals who 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 the New York Immigration Coalition upon the occasion of its continued service to the New York immigrant community; and WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization which represents over 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups throughout the State; and WHEREAS, The NYIC seeks to fulfill its mission to unite immigrants, members, and allies so all New Yorkers can thrive through values of inclusivity, representativeness, fairness, justness, accountability, and trustworthiness; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1987, the NYIC has evolved into a powerful voice by spearheading innovative policies, promoting and protecting the rights of immigrant communities, improving newcomer access to services, developing leadership and capacity, expanding civic participation, and mobilizing member groups to respond to the fluctuating needs of immigrant communities; and WHEREAS, After a phenomenally successful 2019, which was filled with many important victories on behalf of New York's large immigrant population, the NYIC is convening its annual Member Congress to kick-off its 2020 efforts by continuing to promote positive change for all of the State's immigrant communities; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organizations which enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the New York Immigration Coalition upon the occasion of its continued service to the New York immigrant community, and wish it great success and many more years of prosperity in its service to the people of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York Immigration Coalition.