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Federation of Turkish American Association application to conduct a special event in Bryant Park on Friday May 27, 2011, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, in order to conduct their Turkish American Day celebration
WHEREAS, The Federation of Turkish Americans has submitted an application to conduct a special event to celebrate Turkish American Day in Bryant Park on Friday May 27, 2011 between the hours of 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, The applicant would provide musical and cultural entertainment in the form of traditional dances and songs of cultural relevance to the Turkish community; and
WHEREAS, The applicant would utilize amplified sound for a limited period of time; and
WHEREAS, This celebration would coincide with the 29th annual Turkish American Day parade scheduled to commence the following day; and
WHEREAS, The applicant has previous experience producing this identical event in Bryant Park without incident or complaint; and
WHEREAS, The proposed event would not require a large amount of space, is brief in duration, and limited to 45-50 celebrants; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the application by Federation of Turkish Americans to conduct a special event in Bryant Park on Friday May 27, 2011.
The above resolution passed by a vote of 28 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining.