J 929: Commemorating the 2025 Medina Court No. 11 Commandress Ball and honoring Illustrious Commandress Daughter Leval Barrera

 Senate Resolution No. 929 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING the 2025 Medina Court No. 11 Commandress Ball and honoring Illustrious Commandress Daughter Leval Barrera WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend distinguished organizations and leaders whose enduring commitment to service uplifts their communities and strengthens civic life across New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 2025 Medina Court No. 11 Commandress Ball, to be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, and to honor Illustrious Commandress Daughter Leval Barrera for her outstanding leadership and dedication; and WHEREAS, Medina Court No. 11, an esteemed affiliate of the Daughters of the Imperial Court, the women's auxiliary to the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, has long been committed to promoting philanthropy, scholarship, cultural heritage, and service within the community; and WHEREAS, Under the distinguished leadership of Illustrious Commandress Leval Barrera, Medina Court No. 11 has continued to advance its mission of sisterhood, charitable engagement, and excellence in fraternal service; and WHEREAS, The Commandress Ball serves as an annual occasion to reflect on the court's achievements, celebrate the strength of its leadership, and uplift the values of unity, purpose, and legacy that define the organization; and WHEREAS, Daughter Leval Barrera has exemplified the highest ideals of the order through her unwavering service, integrity, and commitment to empowering others, earning the admiration and respect of her court and the wider fraternal and civic communities; and WHEREAS, It is fitting to honor and celebrate such devoted leadership, which continues to have a meaningful and lasting impact throughout the State of New York and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 2025 Medina Court No. 11 Commandress Ball, and to honor Illustrious Commandress Daughter Leval Barrera for her exceptional leadership and dedicated service; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Illustrious Commandress Leval Barrera and the members of Medina Court No. 11 in recognition of this proud occasion.