LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Edison Jackson upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Carlos Lezama Archives
and Caribbean Cultural Center

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, Dr. Edison Jackson has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Edison
Jackson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center on Thursday,
June 11, 2009, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Edison Jackson of Medgar Evers College has been called
upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Edison Jackson 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 Dr. Edison Jackson has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Edison Jackson upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural
Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Edison Jackson.