LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gregory Faulkner upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of the 2009 African American Heritage
Award on February 27, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Gregory Faulkner upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient of
the 2009 African American Heritage Award at a ceremony to be held on
Friday, February 27, 2009, at The Bronx Library Center; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Gregory Faulkner has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, A longtime activist, volunteer and community leader, Gregory
Faulkner was appointed to serve on Community Board 7 in March of 2002;
demonstrating exemplary leadership skills, he was elected Chairperson in
June of 2005; and
WHEREAS, As Chairperson, Gregory Faulkner is credited with having
revitalized the board and its operations; he has been most outspoken on
the need for job creation, especially for neighborhood youth; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Faulkner has also been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A passionate community volunteer, Gregory Faulkner has
devoted himself to numerous organizations, including: The Kiwanis Club
of Fordham University, United Communities Unlimited, Jobs with Peace,
and Circle K International; he is also an active member of New Life
International Church; and
WHEREAS, He is a graduate of Dewitt Clinton High School and attended
Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by
Gregory Faulkner over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gregory Faulkner upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of the 2009 African American Heritage Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gregory Faulkner.