LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank Williams, Jr. upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the NCADD Westchester, Inc.,
on April 30, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Frank Williams, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the NCADD Westchester, Inc., at its Spring Luncheon to be
held on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Lake Isle Country Club, East-
chester, New York; and
WHEREAS, The NCADD is an organization committed to educating the
public, most especially youth, about the illnesses of alcoholism and
chemical dependency, and to help eradicate the stigma surrounding these
diseases; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Frank Williams, Jr. has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Frank Williams, Jr. has had a long and distinguished career
in human services, beginning as the Director of the Yerwood Senior
Center in Stamford, Connecticut; since that time, he has moved his
efforts to New York where he has directed youth employment services for
the Grand Street Settlement in New York City; and
WHEREAS, More recently, Frank Williams, Jr. joined the White Plains
Youth Bureau, initially as a Youth Specialist; in this capacity, he
developed programs such as the Juvenile Education Program, the Homeless
Education Program, the Youth Council, Youth Bureaus Speakers Bureau and
many other important programs; and
WHEREAS, Today, under Frank Williams, Jr's leadership, the Youth
Bureau has become a premiere youth service agency nationally recognized
for providing pathways and options for youth; and
WHEREAS, As the Executive Director, serving more than 2,000 youth each
day and more than 6,500 kids each year, Frank Williams, Jr. continues to
work to ensure that White Plains youth reach their potential and have
caring adults to serve as role models; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Frank Williams, Jr. is a member of the
Bethel Baptist Church in White Plains, where he serves as a deacon;
through his leadership, he has been instrumental in helping to develop
an after school program, summer enrichment program, and a Computer
Learning Center; one of his proudest achievements has been leading the
church in mentoring and adopting the young men who live at 11 Fisher
Court; and
WHEREAS, Frank Williams, Jr. is also concerned with the plight of
African children and is actively involved in African relief impacting
children effected by the genocide in Rwanda, Africa; he is President of
Esthers Aid, a 501 c3 organization that helps needy and abandoned chil-
dren throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Frank Williams, Jr. is on the Board of Directors
of Good Counsel Academy, President of the White Plains Exchange Club,
member of the Black Scholars Committee and a member of the Beta Alpha
Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to name a few of his

involvements; he has received numerous awards for his dedication to
community service; and
WHEREAS, Frank Williams, Jr. holds a degree in Sociology and Anthro-
pology from Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi; he also has a
Master's degree in Social Work from Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ann Elizabeth Stin-
son, and their two daughters, Cherylyn and Timeka Williams, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as demonstrated by Frank
Williams, Jr. over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frank Williams, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the NCADD Westchester, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank Williams, Jr.