2009-J2382

Honoring Christopher Rivera upon the occasion of being named as the 2009 Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year

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2009-J2382


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christopher Rivera upon the occasion of
being named as the 2009 Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year

WHEREAS, Christopher Rivera was recognized today as a Boys & Girls Club
Youth of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Christopher was raised in Rutgers Houses, a public housing
development as dynamic as the neighborhoods of Chinatown and the Lower
East Side on which it borders, reflective of the rich history of New
York City and the opportunity available to its youth; and
WHEREAS, Christopher considered himself a shy and quiet youth before
joining the Educational Alliance "Edgies Teen Center," an official Boys
& Girls Club program and a home away from home for teenagers in the
community; and
WHEREAS, In the Educational Alliance program and his involvement in
community activities, Christopher found his voice and grew into a
mature, engaged young man; and
WHEREAS, Christopher has developed many talents, including capoeira,
karate, and yoga; and
WHEREAS, Christopher aimed high by applying to Fordham University and
was accepted with a scholarship in recognition of his hard work and
extraordinary potential; and
WHEREAS, Christopher is already giving back to his Lower East Side
community with an evening Teen Club that he organized and created,
giving teenagers in his neighborhood a better option than spending time
on the street; and
WHEREAS, Christopher has already accomplished an enormous amount but
has much more to give in years to come; and
WHEREAS, Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys &
Girls Club member can receive, an award that recognizes outstanding
contributions to a member's family, school, community and Boys & Girls
Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Christopher Rivera upon the occasion of being named as the 2009
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, and to wish him continued success
in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christopher Rivera, and to the Educational Alliance.

actions

  • 02 / Jun / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 03 / Jun / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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