LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  commemorating  the  25th Anniversary of the New
York Immigration Coalition

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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves 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  commem-
orate the 25th Anniversary of the New York Immigration Coalition; and
  WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) was founded in 1987
to  address  the needs of an increasing immigrant population in New York
City; and
  WHEREAS, The New York Immigration Coalition advocates for  nearly  200
groups  across New York City, uniting its multi-racial, multi-ethnic and
multi-sector  members  and  supporting  positive  social  and  political
change; and
  WHEREAS,  The  New  York Immigration Coalition works to increase civic
participation in  the  immigrant  community,  especially  through  voter
registration and policy advocacy at both the local and state levels; and
  WHEREAS,  In  order  to create leadership opportunities for immigrants
across New York City, the New York Immigration Coalition has  built  and
supported  the  Immigrant  Advocacy  Fellowship  Program  and  Immigrant
Concerns Training Institute, and has invested in  the  creation  of  the
next generation of advocates for immigrant civil liberties; and
  WHEREAS,  The  New  York  Immigration  Coalition serves as a community
educator, producing brochures and publishing information on health  care
services, and safe and affordable housing; and
  WHEREAS,  The  New  York  Immigration  Coalition strives to break down
barriers  and  stigmas  surrounding  the  immigrant  community   through
outreach to the residents of New York City and its policymakers; and
  WHEREAS,  In  order to realize the dream of shared prosperity, the New
York Immigrant Coalition fights for solutions that benefit all Americans
and uphold the dignity of all individuals, and  serves  to  welcome  and
integrate newcomers; and
  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions  of  such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all  the  citizens  of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
  RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the New York Immigration  Coalition;
and be it further
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York Immigration Coalition.