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This resolution honors Emerald Chapter No. 81, a Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star chapter located in Brooklyn, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary on October 5, 2025. The resolution recognizes the chapter's longstanding commitment to community service, leadership, and sisterhood since its founding in 1985. It highlights the chapter's achievements under the leadership of Worthy Matron Tamika Williams, emphasizing their work in promoting educational advancement, charitable outreach, and spiritual enrichment. The resolution commends the chapter for embodying the ideals of fidelity, charity, and service, and symbolically marks their milestone from "Emerald to Ruby" as a testament to their strength and resilience. The legislative body formally pauses to honor the chapter, applaud its leadership, and formally transmit an engrossed copy of the resolution to Emerald Chapter No. 81 and Worthy Matron Tamika Williams as a recognition of their four decades of dedicated community service.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1202