Bill Text: NY K00794 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 794 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Special Olympics New York upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary on March 6, 2020

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-26 - adopted [K00794 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00794-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2892

BY: Senator CARLUCCI

        COMMENDING  Special  Olympics  New  York  upon the
        occasion of  celebrating  its  50th  Anniversary  on
        March 6, 2020

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the quality
and character of life in this great Empire State is greatly enriched  by
the  faithful  and  diligent  work of those organizations which serve to
meet the special needs 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 Special Olympics New York upon the occasion of  celebrating  its
50th Anniversary on Friday, March 6, 2020; and

  WHEREAS,  For  five  decades, Special Olympics New York has provided
inclusive opportunities for people  with  intellectual  disabilities  to
compete  in  Olympic-style,  coached sports, helping them to stay active
for life, achieve goals at local and international contests,  and  taste
victory and overcome defeat; and

  WHEREAS,  Special  Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in
the country and among the largest in the  world;  this  vital  nonprofit
organization  serves  more  than  67,000  athletes,  children, youth and
adults with intellectual differences, statewide, providing them with  an
opportunity to compete in 22 sports; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  these  athletes  and  their  loved  ones
statewide, the Special Olympics  New  York  family  includes  more  than
40,000  dedicated  volunteers  and more than 8,000 students in more than
220 Unified Champion Schools, where teams  of  students  both  with  and
without  intellectual  disabilities  play  competitive,  interscholastic
Unified Sports; and

  WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, Special  Olympics  New  York
frequently  reviews its sports programs, ensuring every aspiring athlete
has an opportunity to excel; continues its efforts to raise  engagement,
awareness  and understanding of Special Olympics New York: significantly
growing the Unified Sports movement in New York schools and communities;
and advancing a comprehensive health agenda to ensure New  Yorkers  with
intellectual differences have access to quality healthcare; 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 Special Olympics New York upon the occasion of  celebrating  its
50th Anniversary on March 6, 2020; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Special Olympics New York.