LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Liston for his inspiring commit-
ment and exemplary leadership in helping make the East Side a communi-
ty-centered neighborhood and for his service as Chair of New York City's
Community Board 8

WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those individuals who
perform exemplary service on behalf of their community, whether through
unique achievement in professional or other endeavors, or simply through
a lifetime of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, David Liston has long been devoted to community awareness of
issues facing residents of New York City's East Side and their families;
and
WHEREAS, David Liston has recently stepped down as Chair of Community
Board 8 after selflessly serving three consecutive one year terms; and
WHEREAS, While Chair of Community Board 8, he worked diligently to
reform and improve the Board for the benefit of all its members and the
community; and
WHEREAS, David Liston has fittingly been recognized many times for his
enduring, outstanding service to his community, including earning two
Otty Awards for being an indispensable leader and citizen of the East
Side; and
WHEREAS, David Liston has a long record of community service, includ-
ing his work as an Assistant District Attorney, his time as Vice Presi-
dent of the 19th Precinct Community Council, his membership on the New
York City Bar Association's Election Law Committee, and his prior
service on Community Board 8; and
WHEREAS, David Liston has helped his fellow East Siders learn the
importance of civility, common decency, neighborliness, and community;
and
WHEREAS, David Liston always approaches every concern, and every
discussion, with sincerity and respect and encourages others to do the
same; and
WHEREAS, David Liston has justly earned the admiration, esteem,
respect and affection of his colleagues and the many community, govern-
ment, and organization leaders who will gather, together with his family
and friends, on March 30, 2009 to honor him for his many contributions
to New York City and the East Side; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his distinguished service, it is the sense
of this Legislative Body to honor David Liston for his commitment, dedi-
cation, and accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize and commend David Liston for his countless contributions to
the lives of New York City residents as he completes his exemplary
service as Chair of Community Board 8; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Liston.