LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Carey Gilbert upon the occasion of
her 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, Carey Gilbert has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ms. Carey
Gilbert upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center on Thursday,
June 11, 2009, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Carey Gilbert of the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation,
has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Carey Gilbert 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 Carey Gilbert has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ms. Carey Gilbert upon the occasion of her 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 Ms. Carey Gilbert.