LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Lou Bragg upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Community Service Award on March 21,
2010

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud honor Mary
Lou Bragg upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Community Service Award on March 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Mrs. Mary Lou Bragg is
a proud mother, grandmother, sister and a very good friend to many in
her community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bragg was the first African-American woman in the City
of Buffalo to become an Assistant Manager for Rite Aid Drug Store, and
Rich Products, outlet store; and
WHEREAS, Prior to assuming her manager position, Mrs. Bragg ran a day
care center from her home while taking care of more than nine children
on her own; and
WHEREAS, Married at the age of 15, Mrs. Bragg has been married for
more than 48 years to Mr. Son Bragg; together they have four grown chil-
dren, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bragg is very active in her church where she is well
respected and loved because of her culinary expertise; she is the head
of the culinary department; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Mary Lou Bragg has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Mary Lou Bragg has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Lou Bragg upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Community Service Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Lou Bragg.