LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sylvia Samilton-Baker upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of a Community Leadership Award by
the New Rochelle Council of Community Services on June 7, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sylvia Samilton-Baker upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of a Community Leadership Award by the New Rochelle Council of Community
Services at its Annual Luncheon on June 7, 2012, at The Davenport Club
in New Rochelle, New York; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Sylvia Samilton-Baker, Director,
Providence House, 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, Sylvia Samilton-Baker has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; 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
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Sylvia Samilton-Baker and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sylvia Samilton-Baker upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of a Community Leadership Award by the New Rochelle Council of
Community Services on June 7, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sylvia Samilton-Baker.