New York J 558: Honoring Maggie Fronk upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Trailblazers Award by the Women's Fund of the Capital Region on March 10, 2017

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J00558 Summary:

BILL NOJ00558 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORBASKIN

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COSPNSRADDABBO, ASHBY, BAILEY, BORRELLO, BRISPORT, BROUK, BYNOE, CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK, CHAN, CLEARE,
 COMRIE, COONEY, FAHY, FELDER, FERNANDEZ, GALLIVAN, GIANARIS, GONZALEZ, GOUNARDES, GRIFFO, HARCKHAM,
 HELMING, HINCHEY, HOYLMAN-SIGAL, JACKSON, KAVANAGH, KRUEGER, LANZA, LIU, MARTINEZ, MARTINS,
 MATTERA, MAY, MAYER, MURRAY, MYRIE, OBERACKER, O'MARA, ORTT, PALUMBO, PARKER, PERSAUD, RAMOS,
 RHOADS, RIVERA, ROLISON, RYAN C, RYAN S, SALAZAR, SANDERS, SCARCELLA-SPANTON, SEPULVEDA, SERRANO,
 SKOUFIS, STAVISKY, STEC, STEWART-COUSINS, TEDISCO, WALCZYK, WEBB, WEBER, WEIK

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BILL NOJ00558 

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03/21/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

03/25/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

03/25/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 558

BY: Senator BASKIN

 COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of "The
 Buffalo Criterion"

 WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development of the Empire
State, there have emerged among its distinguished citizens certain
organizations which warrant special recognition; and

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
illustrious organizations of the State of New York, the focus and intent
of which 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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of "The Buffalo Criterion" of Buffalo,
New York; and

 WHEREAS, The newspaper "The Buffalo Criterion" has a rich history of
involvement and service to the community; with the belief that "the pen
is mightier than the sword," Frank E. Merriweather, Sr. and his wife,
Carmelita, established "The Buffalo Criterion" in 1925 and set about
championing issues affecting Black Americans; and

 WHEREAS, Through "The Buffalo Criterion," the Merriweathers, along
with their four children, Hulit, Frank E., Jr., Thyra, and Barbara,
sought to help improve the lives of people in their community; they
worked for the growth and expansion of the Black community civically,
politically, and economically while documenting the history of Black
Buffalo in photographs and journalism; and

 WHEREAS, With the passing of the late editor Frank E. Merriweather,
Jr. on May 22, 1995, "The Buffalo Criterion" moved into its third
generation; Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. and his wife, the late Evelyn
Merriweather (nee Patterson) had twelve grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren who helped maintain the tradition of the
Merriweather legacy; and

 WHEREAS, Today, the Merriweather family remains strong in their
commitment to continue informing the Black community on issues vital to
its survival, including civil and human rights, politics, health,
education, finances, employment, housing, entertainment, and religion;
they also encourage participation in the political process; and

 WHEREAS, Now in its 100th year, "The Buffalo Criterion" remains the
oldest Black newspaper in Western New York and the oldest Black business
in Erie County; and

 WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, "The Buffalo
Criterion" has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of "The Buffalo Criterion" of Buffalo,

New York, recognizing its cultural and historical significance and its
continued service to the community; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to "The Buffalo Criterion".

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