Senate Resolution No. 2064

BY: Senator BAILEY

COMMEMORATING May 11-21, 2017, as Bronx Week

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those
events which foster community pride and enhance the profile of cultural
diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of 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 May 11-21, 2017, as Bronx Week, in observance of the Bronx
renaissance; and

WHEREAS, Bronx Week is the ideal time to remind all New Yorkers that
The Bronx is a great place to live, to work, and to play; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by dozens of local businesses, educational
institutions and not-for-profit organizations, many activities have been
planned for the 48th Annual Bronx Week to pay tribute to the progress
and success of Bronx people, businesses, educational and cultural
institutions, and civic groups; and

WHEREAS, Highlights of Bronx Week 2017, which is produced by The
Bronx Tourism Council, include a Labor Breakfast, free tours aboard the
Bronx trolley; many outdoor performances; The Bronx Health Link's Health
Expo; a salute to Community Education Council volunteers; gatherings of
the business and nonprofit communities; art exhibits and more; and

WHEREAS, The Bronx Week celebration builds to fever pitch at the
grand finale on Sunday, May 21, 2017, when the borough welcomes home
some of its most accomplished sons and daughters to be inducted to the
Bronx Walk of Fame to be held on the Grand Concourse; and

WHEREAS, Then the celebration moves to Mosholu Parkway, where the
Bronx Week Parade kicks off with thousands of marchers, bands and floats
displaying their borough pride; immediately following the parade, the
Music, Food and Arts Festival delights the senses with food samples from
some of the borough's most popular restaurants; arts and crafts by Bronx
artists; and a live concert reflecting some of the borough's rich ethnic
heritage; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events
of noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, such as
Bronx Week, 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 May 11-21, 2017, as Bronx Week; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Borough President.