LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Vivian Squires 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, Vivian Squires 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 commend Vivian
Squires upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition, to
be observed at her 90th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, March 31,
2012; and
WHEREAS, From 1951-1972, Vivian Squires worked as a Corrections Offi-
cer at Rikers Island; and
WHEREAS, Over her 21 years of distinguished service, Vivian Squires
dedicated herself to developing programs devoted to the rehabilitation
of the female inmates; and
WHEREAS, Vivian Squires created a successful sewing program for the
women which culminated in a fashion show attended by New York City's
upper echelon women; she was also instrumental in developing programs
that focused on work skills to be used upon their release; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Vivian Squires founded the Co-Workers Development
Corp.; this resulted in the creation of a cafe, wig clinic, clothing
factory and a boutique where inmates could work when they were released;
and
WHEREAS, Vivian Squires 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, Vivian Squires' life mission has been to teach, motivate and
encourage others to take the necessary steps to change their thoughts
and actions; and
WHEREAS, Vivian Squires worked with Norman Vincent Peale for 20 years
as a speaker and counselor to ministers' wives; and
WHEREAS, A Weight Watchers leader for 25 years, Vivian Squires
received numerous awards including, highest number of members losing
100lbs., highest number of members reaching lifetime status, and most
number of weeks in at-work/community meetings; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, at the age of 87, Vivian Squires was certified as a
Life Coach with the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching
(iPEC); and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Vivian Squires 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 Vivian Squires has displayed
throughout her life; 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
commend Vivian Squires upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition, and to wish her a very happy 90th birthday; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vivian Squires.