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This resolution commends the Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for hosting a Swim 1922 Dry Clinic on April 26, 2025, at the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA in Brooklyn, New York. The sorority, founded in 1922, is recognized for its long-standing commitment to community service, education, and empowering underserved populations. The Swim 1922 initiative, partnered with USA Swimming, aims to reduce drowning rates among African American and Hispanic youth by providing water safety education. The clinic will offer essential training, including water safety instruction, CPR training, and information about aquatic career opportunities. The resolution highlights the sorority's principles of sisterhood, scholarship, and service, and acknowledges their efforts to address health disparities and promote safety and inclusivity within communities. The legislative body formally recognizes the chapter's dedication to public service and commits to transmitting an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to the chapter as an expression of appreciation for their valuable community contributions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J886