LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alphonso Bonds upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition

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 honor
Alphonso Bonds upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion, to be celebrated at the 4th Annual Men of Distinction Awards Cere-
mony, on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Alphonso Bonds is a believer in cooperative and collaborative
learning and brings his unique style of administrative skills to PS/IS
323 in Brownsville, Brooklyn; he has served as its assistant principal
for the last seven years; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his appointment to PS/IS 323, Alphonso Bonds served
at MS 88 in Brooklyn, where he was lauded by his peers for his exemplary
work with children with disabilities while promoting the philosophy that
all children are capable of learning; and
WHEREAS, Alphonso Bonds graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bach-
elor's degree in psychology and who also holds a master of education
from Cambridge College, along with a master's degree in school adminis-
tration from Mercy College; he is currently attending Concordia Univer-
sity where he is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Crystal, and their
children, Genesis and Alphonso, Jr., all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Alphonso Bonds continues to promote
his educational philosophy that focuses on discovering the strengths of
each child to discover their special talents; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alphonso Bonds upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alphonso Bonds.