Commemorating the Miriam Carey 4th Annual Butterfly Brunch on September 20, 2026

Senate Resolution No. 2128

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMEMORATING   the   Miriam   Carey   4th  Annual
        Butterfly Brunch on September 20, 2026

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
commend  those meaningful community observances and commemorative events
which honor lives lost, uplift families seeking justice and healing, and
inspire continued advocacy on behalf of underserved communities; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the Miriam Carey 4th Annual Butterfly Brunch, to be held  on
Sunday,  September  20,  2026,  in  remembrance  of  Miriam Carey and in
celebration of her enduring legacy; and

  WHEREAS, Organized through the tireless efforts of Valarie Carey and
the Carey family, sister of Miriam  Carey,  this  annual  gathering  has
become  a  powerful  expression  of  remembrance, advocacy, healing, and
community solidarity, bringing together family members,  advocates,  and
supporters   committed  to  preserving  Miriam's  memory  and  advancing
awareness surrounding justice, accountability, and mental health; and

  WHEREAS, The annual Butterfly Brunch was established in the wake  of
the  tragic  and  untimely  death of Miriam Carey in 2013 in Washington,
D.C., an event which drew national  attention  and  has  since  informed
broader  public  discourse on justice, accountability, and mental health
awareness; and

  WHEREAS, Miriam Carey is remembered as a beloved native New  Yorker,
daughter,  mother,  sister,  and friend, whose life continues to inspire
conversations surrounding compassion, dignity, and  equitable  treatment
for  all  individuals, and whose memory remains a source of strength and
reflection for her family and community; and

  WHEREAS, The Butterfly Brunch serves as both a memorial tribute  and
a   symbol  of  transformation,  resilience,  and  hope,  utilizing  the
butterfly as an enduring representation  of  healing,  remembrance,  and
renewal; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  honoring  Miriam Carey's life, the event
supports scholarship initiatives and community advocacy efforts designed
to uplift future generations and continue the work  of  empowerment  and
education in her name; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  her  leadership  and  sustained advocacy, Valerie
Carey has worked to  transform  personal  grief  into  purposeful  civic
action,  ensuring  that  Miriam  Carey's  legacy  is  preserved  through
remembrance, education, and community empowerment; and

  WHEREAS, Through  this  annual  observance,  the  Carey  family  and
community  supporters  have  created  a  sacred  space  for  reflection,
fellowship, and engagement,  ensuring  that  Miriam  Carey's  story  and
legacy continue to inspire meaningful dialogue and positive change; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is fitting and proper that this Legislative Body pause
in its deliberations to recognize the significance of the  Miriam  Carey
4th  Annual  Butterfly  Brunch and to commend all those whose dedication
and perseverance continue to promote healing, remembrance, and  justice;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Miriam Carey 4th Annual Butterfly Brunch, to be held  on
September 20, 2026, and to extend sincere appreciation to Valarie Carey,
the  Carey  family,  organizers, supporters, and community advocates for
their continued commitment to preserving Miriam Carey's  legacy  through
service, remembrance, and community empowerment; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Valarie Carey and the organizers of the Miriam Carey  4th
Annual Butterfly Brunch.