LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Henry Bolus 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
Henry Bolus 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, Henry Bolus is a shining example of what an American citizen
should strive to become; he enlisted in the United States Army proudly
serving during the Korean War as a paratrooper with the 187th Airborne
Regiment Combat Team earning an honorable discharge after four years of
distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Henry Bolus is a product of the New York City public school
system and attended Brooklyn College and CUNY's Kingsborough Community
College; he also became a dedicated community activist who received a
New York City Council proclamation in 2003 for exceptional community
service; and
WHEREAS, Henry Bolus has worked with many community and civic organ-
izations including the Jewish Community Council/Canarsie Bridges and
currently serves as president of the Georgetown Condominiums; he is the
past president of the 69th Precinct Community Council and in 2005,
received a congressional proclamation for his distinguished service to
the community from Congressman Edolphus Towns; and
WHEREAS, Henry Bolus is the president of the renowned Thomas Jefferson
Club; he holds an honorary lifetime membership with the Knights of
Columbus; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Josephine, and their
children, Sabrina, Jo and Michael, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Henry Bolus 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 Henry Bolus.