LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kirk Remekie upon the occasion of
receiving the Self-Advocacy Award from the Capital District Center for
Independence on June 3, 2009

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kirk
Remekie upon the occasion of receiving the Self-Advocacy Award from the
Capital District Center for Independence at its 12th Annual Celebration
of Independence Awards Luncheon on June 3, 2009, at the Albany Marriott
in Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Kirk Remekie immigrated from Jamaica to Albany, New
York, and promptly transitioned into a new cultural environment and
different climatic conditions; and
WHEREAS, After exploring the possibilities for further education and
employment, Kirk Remekie attended the University at Albany, where he
received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and is
currently pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration at Rocke-
feller College of Public Administration and Policy; and
WHEREAS, A Recruitment Services Representative for the New York State
Department of Civil Service, Kirk Remekie has been a strong advocate for
helping the disabled community in finding gainful employment through his
work with the Program to Hire Persons with Disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Prior to this, Kirk Remekie was a peer counselor at the
University of Albany Pre-College Summer Transition Program, where he
taught skills such as self advocacy, managing personal finances and
assertiveness to incoming students; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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
honor Kirk Remekie upon the occasion of receiving the Self-Advocacy
Award from the Capital District Center for Independence on June 3, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kirk Remekie.