LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to 1City Youth Project for 20
years of devoted service to the youth of New York City, and commending
founder Reverend Dr. Leisa Williams upon the occasion of her retirement
after many years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the commu-
nity and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to pay trib-
ute to 1City Youth Project for 20 years of devoted service to the youth
of New York City to be celebrated at its final talent show held on
Saturday, June 5, 2010, and commending founder Reverend Dr. Leisa
Williams upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distin-
guished service; and
WHEREAS, For the past 20 years, the 1City Youth Project provided free
sports and arts programs to more than 2000 youth throughout New York
City; it was best known for its community service programs for high
school students, its basketball team and its steppers, who performed
numerous times at Madison Square Garden and at other events throughout
the City; it was also host to both talent shows and step competitions;
and
WHEREAS, 1City Youth Project was founded by Reverend Dr. Leisa
Williams when she was a sophomore at Brooklyn Technical High School in
1986; the organization became incorporated in 1990; at this time, Rever-
end Williams, affectionately known as Doc, became the Director of the
illustrious organization and proudly served in this position until her
retirement; and
WHEREAS, The success of the 1 City Youth Project is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of Reverend Dr. Leisa Williams and the countless
volunteers, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by
an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization
and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they 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 pay
tribute to 1City Youth Project for 20 years of devoted service to the
youth of New York City, and commend founder Reverend Dr. Leisa Williams
upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend Dr. Leisa Williams, Founder and Director, 1City
Youth Project.