LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Colony-South Brooklyn Houses upon the
occasion of celebrating its 106th Anniversary on February 27, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the commu-
nity and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Colony-South Brooklyn Houses upon the occasion of celebrating its 106th
Anniversary at a Dinner-Dance to be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010,
at El Caribe Country Club, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Colony-South Brooklyn Houses was founded over a century ago
to serve the needs of newly arriving immigrants to the country and city;
since that time it has transformed itself into a large and growing
community-based social service organization; and
WHEREAS, Today, Colony-South Brooklyn Houses is known for the quality
of its programs, the dedication of its Board and the professionalism of
its staff; and
WHEREAS, Child care, which emphasizes literacy as well as physical,
emotional and cognitive development, is provided at ten different sites;
adolescents and young adults are also aided to stay in school and
achieve; programming encourages them to set career goals and assists
them in finding summer job placements; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Colony-South Brooklyn Houses provides food,
clothing and counseling for those in need; and
WHEREAS, While the past two years have been economically difficult,
Colony-South Brooklyn Houses will not waiver from its commitment to the
highest quality and accountability as it continues to serve those who
need it most; and
WHEREAS, At this year's Dinner-Dance, Colony-South Brooklyn Houses
will honor two extraordinary individuals, Princess Jenkins-Greene and
Willie Martinez, who have continually demonstrated extreme competence,
extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their unwavering
service to their community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Princess Jenkins-Greene started her first company in Brook-
lyn, New York; she later became an entrepreneurial training consultant
during which time she directed a Career Readiness Entrepreneurial Work-
shop Program for youth, aged 14-21, at Colony; now the proprietor of the
Brownstone Lifestyle Boutique, she serves as both a role model and
mentor; and
WHEREAS, Willie Martinez is an extremely talented composer, arranger
and vocalist; he performs regularly with his band LaFamilia Sextet; a
graduate of Brooklyn schools and a Brooklyn resident, he is deeply
involved in the community and seeks to reach out to local youth; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 Colony-South Brooklyn Houses upon the occasion of celebrating
its 106th Anniversary on February 27, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned honorees and the Colony-South Brooklyn
Houses.