New York K 489: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2023, as Ice Cream Month in the State of New York

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K00489 Summary:

BILL NOK00489 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORHyndman

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MLTSPNSRBichotte Hermelyn

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05/13/2025introduced

05/13/2025adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 489

BY: M. of A. Hyndman

 COMMENDING Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon
 the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the Capitol
 in Albany, New York, on May 13, 2025

 WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 that are devoted 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 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual
Delta Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025;
and

 WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded by in 1913 on
the Howard University campus by 22 women who wished to promote academic
excellence, provide scholarships and support to the underserved, to
educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive
public policy, and to highlight issues and provide solutions for
problems in their communities; and

 WHEREAS, Established in 1989 by the National Social Action
Commission, Delta Days is an annual legislative conference to increase
sorority members' involvement in the national public policy-making
process; and

 WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will bring Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority sisters from across New York State together at the State
Capitol to address concerns, suggest new ideas, and discuss courses of
action to better their home communities with numerous state legislators;
and

 WHEREAS, Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has more than
350,000 members and nearly 1,000 chapters worldwide; the Sorority
employs its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust which consists of Economic
Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and
Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and
Involvement to create its national programs; and

 WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was once led by Past
National President and acclaimed civil rights leader Dorothy Height; in
1994 and 2004, Ms. Height was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
and the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian awards in the
United States; and

 WHEREAS, Upon her death in 2010, Ms. Height was honored by President
Obama for her many years of service to our country and the world; other
dynamic women who have served the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in the
capacity of National President include Frankie Freeman, Esq., the first
woman appointed to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, and
U.S. Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge; and

 WHEREAS, Hazel N. Dukes, an early and unwavering crusader for civil
rights who died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, was an active member of the
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Northern Manhattan Alumnae Chapter and the
proud recipient of its Althea T.L. Simmons Social Action Award in 2010;
and

 WHEREAS, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes exemplified leadership, strength, and
courage throughout her career, making significant contributions to both
social justice and equality; as the President of the NAACP New York
State Conference and a member of the NAACP National Board of Directors,
she played an instrumental role in advancing civil rights; beyond her
involvement with the NAACP, Dr. Dukes was the President of Hazel N.
Dukes & Associates, a consultancy firm specializing in public policy,
health, and diversity; and

 WHEREAS, New York State has been home to many notable Deltas,
including the late United States Representative Shirley Chisholm, the
founding member of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus;
New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker Earlene Hooper; former New York
State Assemblywoman Annette Robinson; former New York State
Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright; an