New York J 2226: Honoring 4th Family upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Organization Award by the Albany Fund for Education on October 25, 2019

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Senate Resolution No. 2226
Senator BRESLINBY:
4th Family upon the occasion of itsHONORING
designation as recipient of the Organization Award
by the Albany Fund for Education on October 25, 2019
It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize thatWHEREAS,
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
Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with itsWHEREAS,
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
4th Family upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Organization Award by the Albany Fund for Education, to be celebrated at
its 22nd Annual Gala on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Renaissance Albany
Hotel in Albany, New York; and
The Albany Fund for Education (AFE) strives to enhanceWHEREAS,
opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed by building
community partnerships, raising funds, and investing in innovative and
effective programs and projects that build equity and strengthen the
educational infrastructure of the City School District of Albany; and
4th Family is receiving this prestigious award for itsWHEREAS,
steadfast and unremitting commitment to its community; and
The name 4th Family is based on an African proverb whichWHEREAS,
described the ties that bound communities together; the first family is
the nuclear family, the second family is the immediate extended family,
the third family is extended family, and the 4th Family is the community
which provides a support network to all of its members; and
Leveraging a love of sports to switch on the overlookedWHEREAS,
aptitude of at-risk youth, 4th Family designs and delivers empowerment:
positive, authentically science-based programs in its home town of
Albany, and beyond; and
Through afterschool and mentoring programs, 4th Family hasWHEREAS,
worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for youth to recognize their
potential and to embrace skills they may not be aware of; and
It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those whoWHEREAS,
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
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
honor 4th Family upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the Organization Award by the Albany Fund for Education on October 25,

2019; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to 4th Family.