LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Friends United Block Association
upon the occasion of celebrating its 14th Anniversary on June 13, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Friends United Block Association (FUBA) upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 14th Anniversary with a banquet to be held on Sunday, June
13, 2010, at Glen Terrace, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition to marking this most auspicious occasion, The
Friends United Block Association will take this opportunity to bring
greater awareness to its Youth Program, which is operating as a channel
of its vision to create a positive and nurturing environment for chil-
dren of the Canarsie Community between the ages of eight and eighteen;
major highlights include scholarship and educational assistance,
cultural awareness, technological development, and leadership mentoring;
and
WHEREAS, The Friends United Youth Center officially began on October
15, 2001, as an after-school organization; it serves as an anti-
crime/anti-drug abuse program for minors, and is also committed to
assisting participants in fulfilling their scholastic obligations; and
WHEREAS, In conjunction with commemorating its 14th Anniversary of
service to its community and celebrating its Youth Program, FUBA will
also recognize two distinguished honorees who will be given special
awards; these outstanding individuals are: CAU Commissioner Nazli Parvi-
zi, and Sharon Craddock, owner of S & L Industries; and
WHEREAS, The Friends United Block Association reveals itself as an
organization which continuously strives to preserve and enhance the
unique qualities of its community; and
WHEREAS, The success of The Friends United Block Association is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its President, Gardy Brazela, BA,
MA, as well as its staff and volunteers, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeav-
ors on behalf of the Association and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, In light of its dedication, and successful efforts, it is the
sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to The
Friends United Block Association, and to wish it further success in all
its future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Friends United Block Association upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 14th Anniversary on June 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gardy Brazela, BA, MA, President, The Friends United Block
Association, Brooklyn, New York.