LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the East 34th Street Block Associ-
ation, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Fifth Annual Scholarship
Event on Saturday, June 6, 2009

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the East 34th Street Block Association, Inc. upon the occasion of host-
ing its Fifth Annual Scholarship Event on Saturday, June 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This fine organization is awarding seven scholarships to high
school graduates and college students who live on the block; and
WHEREAS, The East 34th Street Block Association, Inc. was formed in
June of 2002, by its current President, June Persaud, one year after she
moved to East Flatbush, Brooklyn; the organization's motto is "Creating
a Better Community"; and
WHEREAS, The East 34th Street Block Association has 34 members; the
group's activities are regular and varied; its primary focus is on
supporting children's development, and encouraging the environmental
consciousness of the community; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of a Commendation Certificate from the Brooklyn
Botanical Garden's Green Bridge Group, the East 34th Street Block Asso-
ciation participates annually in the Borough President's Beautify Brook-
lyn Campaign, where one of its residents placed second in the window box
contest; the Association also placed third in both the 2004 and 2006
Dress Up your block contest, sponsored by the 67th Precinct Community
Council; and
WHEREAS, The East 34th Street Block Association continues to receive
tremendous help from Community Board 17 in addressing issues of concern
on the block, and the Association has received and distributed smoke and
carbon monoxide detectors from the Fire Department as part of its fire
safety program; and
WHEREAS, The East 34th Street Block Association continues to be recog-
nized as a leader in the community and its efforts have been cited in
many newspaper publications; in addition, it also publishes and distrib-
utes an annual newsletter; and
WHEREAS, A proud organization, the East 34th Street Block Association,
Inc. is committed to providing a meaningful, healthy and safe quality of
life for its community and is particularly concerned with promoting and
supporting its youth to be successful contributing adults; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, the East 34th Street Block Associ-
ation, Inc.'s distinguished record merits the recognition and respectful
tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the East 34th Street Block Association, Inc. upon the occasion
of hosting its Fifth Annual Scholarship Event on Saturday, June 6, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to June Persaud, President, East 34th Street Block Association,
Inc.