Commending Egbe Iwa, Inc., upon the occasion of hosting its 11th Annual Ite Siwaju Commencement Gala on June 7, 2026

This Senate Resolution formally commends Egbe Iwa, Inc., a Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization, for hosting its 11th Annual Ite Siwaju Commencement Gala on June 7, 2026. The bill recognizes the organization's year-long cultural mentoring program that guides youth through a rite of passage rooted in Yoruba traditions. It honors the founder, Iya Amma Oloriwaa!, and the community members who participate in fostering character development and cultural continuity among young people. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to the organization and its participants as a gesture of appreciation.