LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Kyle Clinton Francis

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those young people within the great Empire State who have made positive
contributions in the course of their lives; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Clinton Francis of Brooklyn, New York, died on Monday,
May 18, 2009, at the age of 13; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Clinton Francis was a student of PS 6 and later went on
to Middle School 246 (Walt Whitman); he had a passion for technology and
art, which had led him to be selected for participation in the 2009
Summer Arts Program; and
WHEREAS, A good basketball player, Kyle Clinton Francis was also a
drummer and tambourine player within his church; he touched the lives of
many people with his smile and sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Clinton Francis and his mother, Karen, did many things
together as mother and son, and what bonded them even greater was the
fact that they always prayed together; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Clinton Francis is survived by his parents Michael and
Karen Francis, brother, Kevon, sisters, Marissa and Avionne, and numer-
ous other relatives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Kyle Clinton Francis; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Kyle Clinton Francis.