LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Good Neighbor Award from Family Services on April
29, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community 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 honor Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Johnson upon the occasion of receiving the Good Neighbor
Award from Family Services at its 2010 Family of the Year Awards Dinner
to be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at The Grandview, Poughkeepsie,
New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1958, Roy Johnson's family moved from Virginia to Dutchess
County, New York; one of 11 children, he graduated from the Poughkeepsie
School District; his father was a skilled carpenter, who taught his sons
the trade; following in his father's footsteps, he joined the Carpen-
ters' Union, Local 203; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, at a religious convention, in Orange County, New
York, Roy Johnson met a young lady from New York City named Adriana;
after a two-year long distance relationship, the couple was wed in 1969;
and
WHEREAS, When they first met, Adriana Johnson was involved with a
voluntary Christian ministry and was employed by Chase Manhattan Bank as
a computer operator at the headquarters in New York City; after marrying
and moving to Poughkeepsie, she became a secretary at IBM; going on an
extended leave of absence to raise their children, she returned to the
workforce after they graduated from high school; and
WHEREAS, Married for 41 years, Roy and Adriana Johnson have five chil-
dren; all of whom graduated from the Hyde Park Central School District
and who have obtained numerous certifications in various fields includ-
ing: Computerized Bank and Accounting, Graphic Design, Apex Technical
Insisted ARC, MIG, Welding and TIG; and
WHEREAS, While raising their family, Roy Johnson established a family
run construction business, Johnson Construction; its specialty is the
renovation of commercial, residential and historical buildings; it also
does asbestos removal and home improvements; and
WHEREAS, The Johnson family engages in countless volunteer activities
in the community through both religious and civic work; they greatly
enjoy the satisfying privilege of opening their home and hearts to our
State's most vulnerable citizens, the children; through the years, they
have taken care of over 30 children who needed temporary care until they
can reunite with their biological families or are adopted; and
WHEREAS, Roy and Adriana Johnson have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Roy and Adriana Johnson have displayed
throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson upon the occasion of receiving the Good
Neighbor Award from Family Services on April 29, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson.