LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Edna Gardner Johnson,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Edna Johnson of New York City died on Friday, March 26, 2010,
at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Edna Johnson distinguished herself in her profession and by
her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Edna Johnson's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Born in St. Mary, Jamaica, West Indies, Edna Johnson had been
a resident of New York for 24 years; she was a devoted family woman who
was a home care attendant for more than 15 years; she was a strong
believer in Jesus Christ which was the true foundation of her morals;
and
WHEREAS, Edna Johnson is survived by her children, Beverley, Carol,
Claudette, and Oral; her grandchildren, Christine, Mark, Keshalu, Keith,
Sharline, Mesha, Brittany, Dwayne, Omar, Sheleine, Oral, Jerome, Jaavon,
Jahmeela, Brent, and Tyler, along with her 15 great-grandchildren, as
well as many other friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Edna Johnson leaves behind
a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a
comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Edna Gardner Johnson, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Edna Gardner Johnson.