LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cleola Thompson upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Recognition Award by the Fort Greene
Senior Citizens Council, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cleola Thomp-
son upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Recognition
Award by the Fort Greene Senior Citizens Council, Inc., to be celebrated
on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens; and
WHEREAS, Cleola Thompson was born in Lake View, South Carolina, on
April 17, 1937; she is the fourth of 12 children; in 1961, she moved to
Brooklyn, New York, where she worked in a linen factory for eight years;
she joined Mount Sinai Baptist Church in 1967, and has been an active
member since that time; and
WHEREAS, While singing in the Gospel Chorus, Cleola Thompson was
Recording Secretary for several years, and also served as Vice President
for a number of years; she currently serves on the Outreach Committee,
is Co-Leader for the Tribe of Asher, and works with the church's Food
Pantry, helping to distribute food to the needy; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Cleola Thompson began working for the United States
Postal Service as a Distribution Clerk, then moved on to become a Window
Clerk; she retired in 1999, after working for the Postal Service for 30
years; and
WHEREAS, In her quest to find new and exciting activities to partic-
ipate in after her retirement, Cleola Thompson began visiting the Grant
Square Senior Center; she joined in April of 2004, and since that time
"Ms. Cleo," as she is affectionately called by Center members, has
volunteered her services way beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Cleola Thompson has served on the Senior Advisory Board,
Dining Room Committee, Decorating Committee, and is very active in the
Educational and Recreational Activities; she gets along well with all of
the Center members, and makes guests and new members feel welcome; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned recog-
nition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cleola Thompson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Recognition Award by the Fort Greene Senior Citizens Council,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cleola Thompson.