Senate Resolution No. 2116

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the Order of the Eastern Star Mystic
Chapter upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Tea
Luncheon Fundraiser on May 5, 2024, and paying
tribute to this year's honoree, Worthy Matron
Michelle Williams

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Chapter upon the occasion
of hosting its Annual Tea Luncheon Fundraiser at the First
Congregational Church in Albany, New York, on Sunday, May 5, 2024; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body celebrates the time-honored tradition
of breaking bread with the elegant women of the Order of the Eastern
Star Mystic Chapter during their Annual Tea Luncheon Fundraiser; and

WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star honors Worthy Matron Michelle
Williams for her amazing leadership and guidance of the Mystic Chapter
in accordance with the Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star; and

WHEREAS, Worthy Matron Michelle Williams, through her strong
leadership, steady teaching, and unwavering love for her community,
family, and fellow sisters, has shown that leadership can be done with
true grace and elegance; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes that the charitable good,
which comes from this fundraiser, will provide school supplies for the
youth, support summer programs to inspire and position children to
remain in school and become successful, and aid in the endeavor of
providing safe places, events, and functions for all communities' youth,
especially young Black and Brown girls, to have successful role models
to aspire to be; and

WHEREAS, The excellence that the Order of the Eastern Star provides
across the state is not unnoticed; the Members of this Legislative Body
recognize the energy and effort to provide services for the community,
the accomplishments of this incredible organization, and the women who
make it all possible, anticipating the further excellent work they will
continue to achieve in their communities; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Order of the
Eastern Star Mystic Chapter; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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
commend the Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Chapter upon the occasion
of hosting its Annual Tea Luncheon Fundraiser on May 5, 2024, and paying
tribute to this year's honoree, Worthy Matron Michelle Williams; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Order of the Eastern Star Mystic Chapter and Worthy
Matron Michelle Williams.