LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Gerald D. Jennings 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 commend
The Honorable Gerald D. Jennings 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 man of singular distinction, Mayor Gerald D. Jennings has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to the youth of the
community and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious
award; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gerald D. Jennings is the 74th Mayor of the City of
Albany and the most critical element of his distinguished career has
been his unparalleled dedication to the children of the City of Albany;
and
WHEREAS, Prior to being elected Mayor, Gerald D. Jennings had a
21-year career as a popular teacher and high school administrator for
the Albany City School District; and
WHEREAS, As an educator, Mayor Gerald D. Jennings showed a clear
understanding of the breadth of his role in shaping the futures of the
children entrusted to his care and instruction, inspiring generations of
young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in
their future years; and
WHEREAS, When Gerald D. Jennings was elected as Mayor of the City of
Albany, he remained committed to the children of the community; as
Mayor, he created the City of Albany Department of Youth & Workforce
Services as part of his plan to reorganize city government in the late
1990s; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Youth Division of the Department works coopera-
tively with all facets of the local community to plan, develop and coor-
dinate services which will enrich and further develop the lives of young
people; some of the programs offered include: Albany Youthbuild, Ameri-
Corps School Success, Gang Prevention, Service Navigation System, Summer
Youth Employment Program and Truancy Abatement Program; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gerald D. Jennings is an inspiration to many people,
and his dedication and commitment to the youth of the community have
proven him 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
commend The Honorable Gerald D. Jennings 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 The Honorable Gerald D. Jennings, Mayor of the City of Alba-
ny.