LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Claudia Codrington upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Claudia Codrington has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Claudia Codr-
ington upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition, to
be celebrated on Friday, July 8, 2011, at City Hall Restaurant in Tribe-
ca, New York; and
WHEREAS, Claudia Codrington was born in Trinidad, West Indies, where
she worked as a teacher in the primary school system; she migrated to
the United States in 1967 to pursue her studies in nutrition and dietet-
ics; and
WHEREAS, Claudia Codrington attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and
graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition
and dietetics; she obtained her Master of Science degree at Hunter
College; and
WHEREAS, Claudia Codrington believes the knowledge she has acquired
over the years is beneficial in assisting the numerous illnesses preva-
lent in her family and throughout her community; and
WHEREAS, Currently a Registered Dietitian and State Certified
Dietitian/Nutritionist, Claudia Codrington worked as a Dietitian at
Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and St. Claire Hospital before
joining the New York City Department for the Aging in March 1981 as a
Nutrition Consultant; and
WHEREAS, Claudia Codrington worked primarily in Brooklyn for the past
30 years; she is passionate about Healthy Aging and willingly shares
this knowledge with seniors and other community groups; and
WHEREAS, Claudia Codrington is the President of the East 31st Street
Block Association and works with other civic groups for a better Brook-
lyn; and
WHEREAS, Claudia Codrington has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Claudia Codrington has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Claudia Codrington has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Claudia Codrington upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Claudia Codrington.