Bill Text: FL S1584 | 2015 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: The Links, Incorporated

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-03-24 - Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9043 (Adopted) [S1584 Detail]

Download: Florida-2015-S1584-Introduced.html

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       Florida Senate - 2015                                    SR 1584
       
       
        
       By Senators Joyner and Thompson
       
       
       
       
       
       19-01919A-15                                          20151584__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing March 26, 2015, as “The
    3         Links, Incorporated, Day at the Capitol” and
    4         applauding the organization’s efforts to create a
    5         better quality of life for the residents of this
    6         state.
    7  
    8         WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, established in 1946 with
    9  a mission and purpose of friendship through community service,
   10  is composed of more than 12,000 members located in 41 states,
   11  the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas,
   12  and
   13         WHEREAS, members of The Links, Incorporated, are women of
   14  African ancestry who are well educated, highly skilled and
   15  trained, and capable of assisting others to overcome adverse
   16  conditions and fostering remedies that are critical to the well
   17  being of society, such as science, technology, engineering, and
   18  mathematics (STEM) education and its benefit to African-American
   19  youths, and
   20         WHEREAS, working through its five functional facets —
   21  International Trends and Services, National Trends and Services,
   22  The Arts, Services to Youths, and Health and Human Services —
   23  The Links, Incorporated, relies heavily on the expertise of its
   24  professional members, including computer analysts, engineers,
   25  scientists, statisticians, and educators, who work in
   26  collaboration with other specialists to have a greater impact on
   27  society through relevant and creative initiatives, and
   28         WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, is promoting the
   29  eradication of racial disparities in public safety, enhanced
   30  student achievement in STEM educational programs, and increased
   31  funding for mentoring programs that serve at-risk youths;
   32  encouraging continued funding for financial assistance and
   33  educational opportunities for minority students; and promoting
   34  awareness and providing support for the national “Black Lives
   35  Matter” movement, and
   36         WHEREAS, a host of “Links” representing the 19 Florida
   37  chapters of the Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated, have
   38  converged on the Capitol to show their solidarity and support
   39  for the eradication of racial disparities with regard to public
   40  safety; enhanced student achievement in STEM education;
   41  increased funding for mentoring programs for at-risk youths,
   42  including programs that combat childhood obesity; and continued
   43  financial assistance and educational opportunities for minority
   44  students, NOW, THEREFORE,
   45  
   46  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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   48         That the Senate welcomes members of The Links,
   49  Incorporated, from the Southern Area, applauds their passion for
   50  STEM education and career readiness initiatives, and for
   51  mentoring and providing financial assistance to at-risk youth,
   52  and recognizes March 26, 2015, as “The Links, Incorporated, Day
   53  at the Capitol.”
   54         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution with
   55  the Seal of the Senate affixed, be presented to Eneid A.
   56  Francis, 18th Southern Area Director of The Links, Incorporated,
   57  as a tangible token of the sentiments of the Florida Senate.