LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tracey P. Mullen 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 to honor
Tracey P. Mullen upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Community Service Award on March 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born in Buffalo, New York, the second eldest of seven, Tracey
P. Mullen started her education in the private school system; she gradu-
ated from Bennett High School in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mullen is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters,
ages 22 and 19; and
WHEREAS, Tracey P. Mullen's community involvement began as a volunteer
at the Delavan Grider Community Center; she knew the community center
was a vital part of the neighborhood, of which she lived, and wanted to
assist in any way she could; she assisted with office duties, tutoring
the youth, youth worker supervisor, and the seniors; because of her
dedication, Tracey was hired as the Administrative
Assistant/Receptionist to the Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, Through the United Neighborhoods Tracey P. Mullen became a
Safety Aid, assisting block clubs with organization, presentations, and
mentoring; presently she is a volunteer with the Tri-Street Block Club,
the FATHERS group and the the Masten Block Club Coalition, Inc., and
many others; and
WHEREAS, Many in the community see Tracey P. Mullen as a vital
resource that has brought Buffalo neighborhoods together; because of her
resourcefulness and assertiveness to help others, Buffalo is a better
place to live; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Tracey P. Mullen 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 Tracey P. Mullen has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tracey P. Mullen 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 Tracey P. Mullen.