LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ms. Gina Boatright, upon the occasion
of being honored on May 20, 2010, in conjunction with Women of Valor Day
in the State of New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through their traditional
and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those Women of Valor within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Ms. Gina Boatright, upon the occasion of being honored on May 20, 2010,
in conjunction with Women of Valor Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate has set aside time to recognize the
unique contributions that valiant women have made to this great Empire
State and its society; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Ms. Gina Boatright and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Boatright is a community activist, counselor, and humani-
tarian; her willingness to serve in a bureaucratic and overly populated
high crime environment among the youth was increasingly challenging,
therefore, a plan of action was needed to save and enhance youth within
the community; and
WHEREAS, Gina Boatright co-founded a successful performing arts
program in the Tilden Housing complex; this program allows youth from
the Tilden Houses and the wider community to have an opportunity to come
together, and express themselves in a meaningful way through performing
arts; and
WHEREAS, The Performing Arts Program builds leadership, self esteem,
extended family, and a concept that we are the future; and
WHEREAS, Gina Boatright was born in New York City, currently residing
in Brooklyn; she graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice,
and is the mother of one child, but serves as a mother for the youth
within her community; and
WHEREAS, Gina Boatright is the recipient of a number of impressive
honors and awards including the Performing Art Founder Award from the
Brooklyn East President Council; The Big Apple Award from Councilwoman
Priscilla Wooten; the NYC Housing Authority Leadership Award; the
Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding and Valuable Service to the
Community from Congressman Major Owens; the Congressional Certificate of
Recognition from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke; and the Citizens Police
Academy Certificate; and
WHEREAS, A youth advocate for 15 years, Ms. Boatright is a community
leader with a wide range of talents; her practical, action oriented
style is combined with a broad vision and a keen insight into community
problems and people; she has a unique personality which is best observed
when she works with young people and her nurturing character crosses
over every social barrier and generation gap; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Boatright is known for her passionate commitment to the
youth, while she carefully nurtures them to be productive members of
society; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Boatright, serving as a member of Tilden Houses Community
Center Advisory Board, started her interaction with youth from six to
twenty-one years of age; subsequently, she was elected to several execu-
tive positions on that board; after serving for the Tilden Community
Center, she was elected to the position of president of Tilden Houses
Tenant Association; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Boatright has organized and participated in various
events geared towards activism and community self-empowerment; she
strongly believes that an investment in our youth is an investment in
our future; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Boatright stands as a model to women everywhere, encour-
aging them to be strong, hold family together, work hard to build commu-
nity, and succeed in every field of human endeavor; and
WHEREAS, Women should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ms. Gina Boatright upon the occasion of being honored on May 20,
2010, in conjunction with Women of Valor Day in the State of New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ms. Gina Boatright.