LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of
Keith L. Carr, Sr., O.M.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those indi-
viduals of great character whose lives exemplified the highest ideals of
humanity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to pay trib-
ute to the life and accomplishments of Keith L. Carr, Sr., O.M., to be
celebrated on Friday, October 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special occasion presents a Street Renaming Ceremony at
the intersection of Main Street and Albany Avenue in Keith L. Carr,
Sr.'s honor; and
WHEREAS, Born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, Keith Carr, Sr. died
on Monday, January 7, 2008, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, A former resident of New York State for many years, Mr. Carr
moved to Hartford, Connecticut in 1959; he joined the West Indian Social
Club of Hartford, Inc. in 1963, and served in numerous capacities
including President, Secretary, Chairman for the Publicity and Public
Relations, Planning and Development Committees, and Assistant Manager of
Operations; and
WHEREAS, Having possessed over 40 years of public service and a former
Executive Director of the West Indian Foundation, Inc. (WIF), from 1985
to 2005, Mr. Carr had worked in various capacities, including Secretary,
Vice President, and President of the WIF from 1980 to 1994; as Executive
Director, he was responsible for grant writing, fundraising, fiscal
management and overseeing of the daily activities of the Foundation in
coordination with the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Keith L. Carr, Sr., is survived by
his wife, Dolores, their children, Keith, Jr., Kurt, Glynda, and a host
of other family; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Keith L. Carr, Sr.'s life
was a portrait of service, a legacy which will long endure the passage
of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and
befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to the life and accomplishments of Keith L. Carr, Sr., O.M.; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Keith L. Carr., Sr., O.M.