J 886: Commending the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Swim 1922 Dry Clinic on April 26, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 886 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Swim 1922 Dry Clinic on April 26, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those organizations that exemplify a commitment to service, education, and public well-being; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Swim 1922 Dry Clinic on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded in 1922, has an enduring commitment to community service, education, and the empowerment of underserved populations; and WHEREAS, The Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter, based in Brooklyn, New York, exemplifies this commitment through initiatives that address critical public health concerns, including the disproportionate impact of drowning on communities of color; and WHEREAS, The Swim 1922 initiative, in partnership with USA Swimming, aims to reduce drowning rates by increasing access to swim education and water safety awareness, particularly among African American and Hispanic youth; and WHEREAS, On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter will host a Swim 1922 Dry Clinic at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA in conjunction with the YMCA's National Healthy Kids Day; and WHEREAS, This event will provide essential water safety education, CPR training, and information on aquatic career opportunities, thereby equipping participants with life-saving knowledge and skills; such initiatives are vital in addressing health disparities and promoting safety, wellness, and inclusivity within our communities; and WHEREAS, Founded on the principles of sisterhood, scholarship, and service, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. continues to uplift individuals and families through programs that foster personal development, public service, and civic responsibility; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to recognize those esteemed organizations whose meaningful contributions and steadfast commitment to community advancement serve as an inspiration to others and reflect the highest values of civic engagement and public service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize and commend the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter, for their unwavering dedication to public service and their proactive efforts in promoting water safety through the 2025 Swim 1922 Dry Clinic; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as an expression of our deep appreciation and support for their invaluable contributions to the well-being of our communities.