LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Randy Peers upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated
service as Chairman of Community Board 7

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 commend
Randy Peers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after many years of dedicated service as Chairman of Community Board 7;
and
WHEREAS, Born in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York,
Randy Peers was Chairman of Community Board 7 for four years, from 2006
to 2009; during his tenure, three rezonings were successfully completed;
the rezonings were aimed at thwarting the overdevelopment of the Sunset
Park neighborhood and preserving its low rise character; and
WHEREAS, As Chairman of Community Board 7, Randy Peers oversaw the
construction of Sunset Park High School, providing the neighborhood of
Sunset Park with its first high school; under his leadership and through
the collaboration with interested parties and officials, the city
approved the board's 197-A plan which would revitalize Sunset Park's
waterfront and industrial area; and
WHEREAS, Randy Peers has spent a total of 10 years on Community Board
7 and he remains involved today, serving as the current Vice Chairman;
and
WHEREAS, Currently, Randy Peers is the Executive Director of Opportu-
nities for a Better Tomorrow, a non-profit organization offering job
training and education program for youth and adults in the Sunset Park
and Bushwick neighborhoods of Brooklyn; previously, he worked as Vice
President of Economic Development at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Randy Peers, a resi-
dent of Windsor Terrace in Sunset Park, has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor, and has earned the respect and admiration of his
colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Randy Peers has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Randy Peers upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after many years of dedicated service as Chairman of Commu-
nity Board 7; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Randy Peers.