LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Linda Jackson-Chalmers upon the occasion
of receiving the 2009 Community Impact Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs
of Albany on November 10, 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 individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Linda Jackson-Chalmers upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Community
Impact Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany at its Red, White and
Chocolate Celebration to be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at The
Century House, Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Community Impact Award is presented annually to dedicated
individuals and organizations throughout the Capital Region whose
significant efforts have been committed to the lives of the community's
youth; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Linda Jackson-Chalmers has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to the youth of the
community and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious
award; and
WHEREAS, Linda Jackson-Chalmers has been an educator in the City
School District of Albany for the past 30 years and is currently the
Assistant to the Superintendent for Human Resources and Community
Relations for the District; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Linda Jackson-Chalmers
has been dedicated to the ideal that the American public school system
remains the true equalizer of society and that schools do and can make a
difference in a person's life regardless of race or socioeconomic
status; and
WHEREAS, It is this belief that has motivated Linda Jackson-Chalmers's
to strive to make the educational system more responsive to the needs of
the children and families in Albany, especially those that live in
poverty; and
WHEREAS, One of many extraordinary accomplishments that truly high-
lights Linda Jackson-Chalmers's career is her leadership role in the
strategic planning and implementation of the conversion of Arbor Hill
Elementary into a community school in 1993; this concept typifies the
"Whole Village" ideal where parents, school staff, students and communi-
ty partners work together to build a community of learners; and
WHEREAS, Linda Jackson-Chalmers is an inspiration to many people, and
her dedication and commitment to the youth of the community has proven
her to be the epitome of true leadership; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Linda Jackson-Chalmers upon the occasion of receiving the 2009
Community Impact Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany on November
10, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Linda Jackson-Chalmers.