LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Charles Johnson upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Flushing Hospital Medical
Center on September 16, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Charles Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Flushing Hospital Medical Center at its Celebration! '09
to be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Russo's on the Bay,
Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Charles Johnson, known as "Cliff" to family and friends, is a
native New Yorker who was raised in the Bronx where he attended Clark
Junior High School; his family moved to Flushing in 1960, and in 1963,
he graduated from Flushing High School; and
WHEREAS, A carpet mechanic by trade, Charles Johnson left the industry
to accept a position at Flushing Hospital; today, he is proud to serve
as Foreman of the Central Store Room; and
WHEREAS, An extraordinary leader, Charles Johnson also serves as a
delegate for the National Health and Human Services Employees Union
Local 1199; he is highly respected by his colleagues and everyone who
knows him, for his compassion, understanding and dedication; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional life, Charles Johnson has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, As Vice President of the Latimer Gardens Tenant Association
and Vice President of the Latimer Community Center Board of Directors,
Charles Johnson continually reaches out to help neighbors, thereby
demonstrating his deep concern for seniors and youth in his community;
his membership in the 109th Precinct Council clearly indicates that his
enthusiasm extends well beyond his immediate community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Charles Johnson has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ella, and their five
children, as well as their fifteen grandchildren, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Charles Johnson has displayed
throughout his life; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Charles Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Flushing Hospital Medical Center on September 16,
2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Johnson.