Florida Senate - 2013                            (NP)    SR 1798
       
       
       
       By Senator Joyner
       
       
       
       
       19-02635-13                                           20131798__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing the YWCA of Tampa Bay, Inc.,
    3         for its pioneering efforts in race relations and the
    4         empowerment of women.
    5  
    6         WHEREAS, the YWCA of Tampa Bay, Inc., has a long history of
    7  fighting against racial injustice and for the empowerment of
    8  women, and
    9         WHEREAS, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer
   10  Lenice C. Emanuel, the YWCA of Tampa Bay, Inc., has achieved an
   11  impressive record of service to the community and has been a
   12  consistent and effective advocate for the cause of equality in
   13  employment, education, health care, housing, and human services,
   14  and
   15         WHEREAS, on April 26, 2013, the YWCA of Tampa Bay, Inc.,
   16  will host the 5th Annual “Stand Against Racism,” joining more
   17  than 2,000 organizations nationwide in promoting activities
   18  designed to raise awareness of this ongoing issue, and
   19         WHEREAS, the strength, security, and success of this great
   20  state depend in great measure on the work of organizations like
   21  the YWCA of Tampa Bay, Inc., which work tirelessly to improve
   22  the quality of life of all Floridians, NOW, THEREFORE,
   23  
   24  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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   26         That we recognize the YWCA of Tampa Bay, Inc., for its
   27  pioneering efforts in race relations and the empowerment of
   28  women.
   29         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
   30  presented to the YWCA of Tampa Bay, Inc., Chief Executive
   31  Officer Lenice C. Emanuel as a tangible token of the sentiments
   32  expressed in this resolution.