LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Braverman family upon the
occasion of the dedication of a New York City Street in honor of their
loved one, Ms. Peggy Braverman

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Brav-
erman family on the dedication of Matthews and Astor Avenue to the life
and legacy of their beloved family member Peggy Braverman; and
WHEREAS, As one of two children, Peggy Sroka was born on March 17,
1921, in the Knickerbocker Village Community of New York County, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Peggy was married to Charles "Charlie" Braverman in 1947;
together they were blessed with two children, Henry and Michelle; and
one grandson, Charles; and
WHEREAS Peggy was blessed with a loving family, who she deeply cher-
ished, all of whom were proud to be part of her life and rejoiced in her
many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Peggy became a staple in the greater Pelham Parkway community
for several decades, dedicating her time to being an active member of
the Pelham Parkway Community Council; she also sat on the board of Bronx
House Community Center; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman was also deeply involved in the educa-
tional community, having been president of three different Parent Asso-
ciations including Public School 89, Junior High School 135 and Christo-
pher Columbus High School; she was known to lend a hand to a member of
the community facing difficult times, especially by assisting community
members to obtain housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Peggy built upon her excellent skills in organizing her
community by joining the political arena serving in the Bronx Borough
President's Office for many years, and eventually became Deputy County
Clerk in the Bronx for 14 years between 1985 and 1999; and
WHEREAS, Peggy enriched the lives of those around her through her
dedication to improving the lives of others and bettering the community
where she and Charlie settled and raised their family; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those who have achieved a great amount within their lifetime and
have served as an exceptional example of what is possible through commu-
nity service, and who have witnessed and celebrated the innovations,
cultural developments and awesome achievements of this country through
their lifetime, while themselves contributing to the growth and excel-
lence of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Braverman family upon the occasion of the dedication
ceremony for Peggy Braverman Way on May 12, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Henry and Michelle Braverman.