LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ken Screven upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award from Capital District
Citizen Action of New York on June 4, 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 Ken
Screven upon the occasion of receiving the Jim Perry Progressive Leader-
ship Award from Capital District Citizen Action of New York on June 4,
2009; and
WHEREAS, A native of New York City who earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Communications from St. John's University, Ken Screven joined
CBS Channel 6 in 1977, working as a reporter, an anchor and is currently
the Albany News Chief; and
WHEREAS, During his stay in the Capital District, Ken Screven has been
instrumental in some of the leading stories, including reports of child
abuse in "St. Coleman's: A Test of Faith," and other monumental reports
such as the State Education Department's finding about the Livingston
Magnet Academy; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Ken Screven has compiled
an impressive record of civic and charitable service, serving on the
Board of Directors for the Albany League of Arts and the Drakeland Day
Care Center; he has also been the recipient of a multitude of awards,
honors and certificates of recognition, acknowledging his efforts of
in-depth magnitude, from numerous organizations, including the American
Lung Association, Wildwood School, Camp Good Days and Special Times; and
WHEREAS, The founding member of Citizen Action of the Capital
District, Jim Perry was an outstanding leader whose role in progressive
politics both in the Capital District and statewide was exemplary; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Ken Screven and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ken Screven upon the occasion of receiving the Jim Perry Progres-
sive Leadership Award from Capital District Citizen Action of New York
on June 4, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ken Screven.