LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kevin Johnson upon the occasion of
his designation as a recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for
Leadership and Community Service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those youth of today and leaders of tomorrow whose character
and achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor those
young people within this great Empire State who have made strong
contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for
their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Kevin Johnson upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient
of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Leadership and Community
Service; and
WHEREAS, The month of February acknowledges the rich and diverse
heritage of our great State and Nation; Black History Month seeks to
emphasize that Black History is American History; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Johnson has distinguished himself through outstanding
success in leadership and community involvement; he is a true asset to
society; and
WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Kevin Johnson represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Kevin Johnson upon the occasion of his designation as a
recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Leadership and Commu-
nity Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin Johnson.