LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating Bedford Stuyvesant's Third Annual
Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2014

WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its
borders resonates with the rich and noble history of New York State and
this nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend events which symbolize the historical, social and cultural
development of this great State and embody the spirit of the principles
upon which this nation was founded, and to applaud individuals who have
dedicated their life's work in support and furtherance of those princi-
ples; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate Bedford Stuyvesant's Third Annual Memorial Day Parade on May 26,
2014; and
WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of the
month of May, we honor those Americans who gave their lives in defense
of their country, whether in the Civil War which divided our nation, or
in times of war since, in times of peace, in police actions and minor
skirmishes, in peacekeeping roles and in missions to foreign lands to
uphold the cherished principles of liberty and democracy upon which our
grand Republic was founded; and
WHEREAS, Hosting this fine event is the Black Veterans for Social
Justice, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, As we observe and remember our deceased veterans on Memorial
Day, we recall their brave and noble deeds which have served to maintain
our most precious and cherished freedoms and honor those who continue to
work diligently to support and sustain them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate Bedford Stuyvesant's Third Annual Memorial Day Parade; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to President and CEO Wendy McClinton.