LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Harry O. Bright, Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the
Myron Isaacs Community Service Award by the New York Civil Liberties
Union

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose lives, personal endeavors and community
service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and
family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Harry O. Bright, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Myron Isaacs Community Service
Award by the New York Civil Liberties Union; this auspicious occasion
will be celebrated on Thursday, May 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Harry O. Bright, Jr. served as the Executive Director of the
White Plains Commission on Human Rights from 1985 through 2003; he was
the Chair of the Board of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Harry O. Bright, Jr. was Past President of the
New York State Association of Human Rights Commissions and Co-Founder of
the White Plains Coalition for Cultural and Racial Harmony, as well as
Co-Founder of Embracing Diversity and Ending Racism; and
WHEREAS, A Member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA of White
Plains and a Member, Deacon and Trustee of Chatterton Hill UCC Church,
Harry O. Bright, Jr. was also Past President of the Rotary Club of
White Plains and served as a Councilman for the City of White Plains
from 1975 through 1979; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Seton Hall University and New York University,
Harry O. Bright, Jr. is the recipient of many distinguished awards,
including the: YMCA of White Plains Racial Justice Award, Westchester
Philharmonic Music America Lifetime Achievement Award, Westchester Coun-
ty Human Rights Commission Champion of Human Rights Award, and the Ted
Benjamin Award for Outstanding Service to the People of White Plains;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, in 2002, Harry O. Bright, Jr. was inducted into
the Seton Hall University Athletic Hall of Fame for his prowess in track
and field; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the period of his volunteer and community service,
a period of constructive involvement, Harry O. Bright, Jr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family, and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Harry O. Bright, Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Harry O. Bright, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition as recipient of the Myron Isaacs Community
Service Award by the New York Civil Liberties Union; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Harry O. Bright, Jr., 220 Saxon Wood Road, White Plains, New
York 10605.