Assembly Resolution No. 357

BY: M. of A. Ramos

WELCOMING the Society of Foreign Consuls to the
Legislative Chambers in Albany on April 25, 2023

WHEREAS, Founded in 1925, the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York
represents the world's largest consular corps, comprising Consulates,
Consulates General and Honorary Consulates based in New York City; and

WHEREAS, The Society of Foreign Consuls is a non-profit organization
that welcomes current serving members of NYC-based consulates general,
consulates, and honorary consulates recognized by the United States of
America; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the Society of Foreign Consuls is to protect
the interests and rights of its members while fostering cultural and
economic relations between their respective countries, the city of New
York, and the host country, the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, The Society of Foreign Consuls collaborates with various
offices, including the US Department of State's Office of Foreign
Missions and the NYC Mayor's Office for the United Nations, Consular
Corps and Protocol, to arrange forums and seminars on issues of mutual
interest; and

WHEREAS, The Society of Foreign Consuls has taken the initiative to
organize fundraising charity galas to support organizations, including
the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, and CARE
International's international children's programs; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the New York State Senate and Assembly extends a warm
welcome to the Society of Foreign Consuls to the legislative body's
chambers in Albany on April 25, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Senate and Assembly acknowledges the Society of
Foreign Consuls for its unwavering commitment to promoting cultural and
economic relations between New York City, its member countries, and the
United States of America; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Senate and Assembly commends the Society of
Foreign Consuls for its efforts in organizing seminars and events on
consular access, diplomatic security, immigration, document fraud, and
airport protocol; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Senate and Assembly applauds the Society of
Foreign Consuls for its contributions towards supporting charitable
organizations and their missions.