LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Raymond Ike upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Participant of the Year Award from Abilities First, Inc. on
April 30, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary individuals within the State of New York whose extraor-
dinary spirit and determination serve as an inspiration to all citizens;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Raymond Ike upon the occasion of receiving the Participant of the Year
Award from Abilities First, Inc. at its first annual gala, "Gait to the
Gala," to be held on Friday, April 30, 2010, at The Grandview, Pough-
keepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Seneca Falls, New York, Raymond Ike is a determined
and motivated individual; he works tirelessly at his speech therapy
session and always does his homework and exercises; as a result, he has
made tremendous strides with his speech and has overcome a severe lisp;
and
WHEREAS, Successful in prevailing over many personal obstacles,
Raymond Ike has truly persevered to achieve his goal of becoming an
independent member of his community; he has attended classes at Dutchess
BOCES and works at the Family Partnership Center and Hudson River Hous-
ing; and
WHEREAS, Today, this dependent and hard-working individual, resides at
99 Inwood Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York; his fortitude and work ethic
shines like a beacon making him a superb role model for all the citizens
of New York State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our
attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those
individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Raymond Ike upon the occasion of receiving the Participant of the
Year Award from Abilities First, Inc. on April 30, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Raymond Ike.