LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Keith Collins upon the occasion of
receiving the Business Award from the Women's Welfare Club of Mt. Vernon

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Keith Collins upon the occasion of receiving the Business Award from the
Women's Welfare Club of Mt. Vernon; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Keith Collins has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in his unwavering service to both his community and
profession; and
WHEREAS, A native New Yorker, Keith Collins is the youngest of two
sons born to Marcel Collins; at a young age, his family lived in the
Bronx where he received his early education; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from high school, Keith Collins joined the
United States Armed Forces and proudly served as a member of the United
States Marine Corps.; and
WHEREAS, After completing his military service, Keith Collins enrolled
in the American McAllister Academy of Funeral Service where he earned a
degree in Mortuary Science; and
WHEREAS, While responding to families during their time of bereave-
ment, Keith Collins continuously displays tremendous sensitivity and
compassion; he has been serving local families for over 15 years and is
currently working to establish a distinctive funeral home that sets the
standard for personalized and respectful home going services in the Mt.
Vernon community; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Keith Collins has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Keith Collins is a devoted member of
Grace Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, New York; he is a regular at Wednes-
day night prayer meetings and bible study; in addition, he is a member
of the Men's Fellowship and the Mt. Vernon Peace Keepers, an initiative
spearheaded by the Church dedicated to keeping our neighborhood safe;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Keith Collins has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Gina, and his chil-
dren, Elon and Chaz, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Keith Collins has displayed through-
out his life; 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
commend Keith Collins upon the occasion of receiving the Business Award
from the Women's Welfare Club of Mt. Vernon; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Keith Collins.