LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Donna Chandler upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Golden Heart Award by the Center for
Children's Initiatives

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the
cultural enrichment of the State of New York, and to the success and
progress of society in the course of their life's work; and
WHEREAS, Donna Chandler has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Donna Chandler
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Golden Heart
Award by the Center for Children's Initiatives on Monday, October 24,
2011, at the Yale Club of New York City; and
WHEREAS, Formerly known as Child Care, Inc., the Center for Children's
Initiatives (CCI) champions the right of all children to start life with
the best possible foundation of early learning, care and healthy devel-
opment; founded in 1982, it has more than a quarter century of experi-
ence supporting families by helping them to be more effective consumers
of early care and learning services; and
WHEREAS, CCI provides specialized training and one-to-one intensive
technical assistance to all types of programs serving children from
infancy through school age; the organization is a respected and
nationally recognized voice promoting appropriate public investments and
innovative solutions to improve quality and access to the best options
for all families; and
WHEREAS, Donna Chandler 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, Donna Chandler is a staunch and tireless advocate for chil-
dren and families in her Harlem community and beyond; as the Early
Childhood Educational Director for Children's Aid Society - Drew Hamil-
ton Learning Center, she insists on quality models and a stimulating
environment infused with unconditional love and understanding for chil-
dren's needs; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Donna Chandler 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 Donna Chandler has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Donna Chandler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Golden Heart Award by the Center for Children's Initiatives; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donna Chandler.