LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rodney Pride upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of a Community Leadership Award

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Rodney Pride upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a
Community Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, The Community Leadership Award is presented to people who
have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their community and have had
a positive effect on their community through their work and dedication;
and
WHEREAS, Rodney Pride resides in the St. Albans area of Queens with
his wife, Mary, of 20 years; both he and his wife are active members of
the Greater Allen Cathedral AME Church and Addisleigh Park Civic Associ-
ation in Jamaica, Queens; and
WHEREAS, Rodney Pride is a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker
who earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Queens
College, and received his Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia
University and has many years of advanced training in Management, Super-
vision, as well as Organizational and Youth Development; he has been
employed in increasingly responsible positions in the public child
welfare sector since 1980; and
WHEREAS, Currently functioning as the Director for Community Relations
within the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, some
of Rodney Pride's professional affiliations include: 3rd Vice President
of the United Black Men of Queens County Inc., Program Specialist for
the Young Men Alliance Rites of Passage Program at Campus Magnate High
School, the Association of Black Social Workers, Board member of the Guy
R. Brewer United Club and certified field instructor at Yeshiva Univer-
sity for graduate students studying to become professional Social Work-
ers; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Columbia's School of Social Work, Rodney Pride
is also founder and CEO of the Agenda Project Inc., an Information and
Referral service for after school and youth development programs
specializing in summer youth programs; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Mary, and his daugh-
ter, Veronica, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Rodney Pride's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rodney Pride upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
a Community Leadership Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rodney Pride.