City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
RECOGNIZING THE COMMITMENT AND SERVICE
OF
THE GREATER HUDSON VALLEY (NY)
CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED
Whereas, the great City of Mount Vernon, NY, joins together to recognize the commitment and service of THE GREATER HUDSON VALLEY (NY) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED; and
Whereas, THE GREATER HUDSON VALLEY (NY) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED and the goal to broaden the “circle of friendship” within The Links; and
Whereas, to serve the communities of Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties in New York. With the mission as a not-for-profit women’s organization to enrich the lives of the people in the community through service initiatives; and
Whereas, THE GREATER HUDSON VALLEY (NY) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED, being a national recognized, award-winning chapter, has built and cultivated numerous programs with various community partners guided by The Links, Incorporated’s five facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services and Health and Human Services; and
Whereas, it is fitting that this organization be honored tonight with the Business Support Award as one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry; Now, Therefore, be it
Resolved, that the City Council joins with the citizens of the City of Mount Vernon, NY, and the Y-COP family in recognition of the valuable contributions of THE GREATER HUDSON VALLEY (NY) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED to our community.