J 194: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 21, 2025, as Community Organizers Day in the State of New York

 Senate Resolution No. 194 BY: Senator FERNANDEZ MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 21, 2025, as Community Organizers Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to set aside days in the State of New York which recognize those who selflessly work to improve the quality of life for others by coming together and discussing ways to solve common social problems; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 21, 2025, as Community Organizers Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Community Organizers Day; and WHEREAS, These organizers often work without salaries, accolades, promotions, or pensions but for the love of community; and WHEREAS, It is important to celebrate and acknowledge the importance of community organizing and the immense contributions of selfless community organizers in improving the quality of our lives; and WHEREAS, This day brings together family, friends, and local authorities in an effort to inspire everyone with what can be done when we all work together, and encourage more individuals to get involved and make a positive impact on their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 21, 2025 as Community Organizers Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York and to Sheikh Musa Drammeh, Cofounder of Community Organizers Day.