LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kelly Johnson upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Senior Personnel Placement
Bureau on May 19, 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 commend
Kelly Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Senior Personnel Placement Bureau on Tuesday, May 19, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Kelly Johnson 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 prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 1979, Kelly Johnson began his esteemed career
with the New Rochelle Youth Bureau as a Community Project Aide; in this
capacity, he became familiar with all aspects of the agency, community
and needs of young people; and
WHEREAS, Also, during this time (1986-1996), Kelly Johnson was hired
as the Director of the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle-Remington
Unit; and
WHEREAS, Both of these positions allowed Kelly Johnson to initiate and
collaborate numerous youth programs and services in the areas of career
exploration, job readiness and employment, as well as tutorial, recre-
ational, and cultural activities, after school activities and overall
youth development; and
WHEREAS, In December of 1992, Kelly Johnson was appointed to serve as
Executive Director of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, where his primary
goal has been to establish a broad-based community support system that
inter-weaves prevention into the very fabric of the Bureau's youth
service delivery and youth development policy; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Johnson is a pillar of the community who serves as an
advisor and advocate for local policies and projects which provide for
the moral, physical, mental and social well-being of the youth of his
community; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Kelly Johnson has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Johnson serves as a member of the Westchester County
Youth Violence Reduction Committee, the New York State Association of
Youth Bureaus, the Taconic Region Youth Bureau Association and the
Village Team of New Rochelle; moreover, he is an Executive Board member
of the New Rochelle Campership Fund and an Advisory Board Member of the
Junior League Westchester on the Sound; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Johnson is also the Chairman of the New Rochelle Youth
Court, Co-Chairperson for the Program Committee City/School District
Alliance for Youth Violence Reduction, ADA Officer for the City of New
Rochelle, and Chairman of the Site Selection Committee for the City of
New Rochelle; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Kelly Johnson is the Founder and Volunteer
Director of the Remington Rebels Basketball program; this exceptional
program is committed to inspire and enable all student athletes to real-
ize their full potential; Kelly, along with his basketball colleagues,

create an environment which allows young people to grow into productive
and healthy adults; and
WHEREAS, Most recently, Kelly Johnson was appointed to the position of
Deputy Commissioner of Parks and Recreation; in this position, he looks
forward to expanding and growing the service delivery of both depart-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Kelly Johnson has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Kelly Johnson has displayed through-
out his life; 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
commend Kelly Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Senior Personnel Placement Bureau on May 19, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kelly Johnson.