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Assembly adopts resolution honoring Somos Spring Conference and youth leadership programs
Summary
The Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution commemorating the 38th Somos Spring Conference and recognized Somos Inc. and the Angelo del Toro Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute for civic engagement and youth leadership development.
The Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the Somos Spring Conference and the nonprofit Somos Inc. for their work advancing Latino and Puerto Rican community leadership and youth engagement.
Members from across the chamber praised the conference's role in bringing students to Albany for civic education and mock debates; one speaker said, "Somos is more than a conference. It is a movement," and called attention to the Angelo del Toro Youth Leadership Institute's role in introducing students to the legislative process.
The resolution was adopted without objection and members encouraged colleagues to participate in the weekend's conference events.
