LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gregory Lewis posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Humanitarian Award

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gregory Lewis
posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Humanitarian Award, to be celebrated at the 5th Annual Men of
Distinction and Women of Valor Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 17,
2012; and
WHEREAS, The Men of Distinction and Women of Valor Awards Ceremony is
held each year to honor and pay just tribute to outstanding individuals
whose leadership roles have had a significant impact on the daily lives
of the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 8, 1959, Gregory Lewis was educated in the
New York City public school system having attended P.S. 165 in Browns-
ville and later Bushwick High School in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, After high school Gregory Lewis worked for the Pepsi Bottling
Company and then the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) retiring
after many years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Upon retiring from NYCHA, Gregory Lewis became actively
involved in local politics in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn when
he became a member of the Ronald Brown United Club; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Lewis was instantly liked by all who met him and over
the years he developed a reputation as a selfless, caring individual who
was always willing to help and work with progressive causes that bene-
fited the community; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Lewis quickly became a valuable community and office
asset; he was a team player who demonstrated an upbeat "can do" atti-
tude; and
WHEREAS, Bighearted, full of life and charismatic, Gregory Lewis loved
people unconditionally; his example of sacrifice for community, always
willing to go the extra mile while keeping his legendary sense of humor
even during the tough times has singled him out as a rare and unique
human being; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Lewis leaves behind a son, Dennis Joseph Garner, and
two daughters, Tina Marie Taylor and Joann Lewis; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals who were of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, 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 Gregory Lewis posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Humanitarian Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Gregory Lewis.