2011-J4998

Honoring the social and historical contributions of Harlem resident Anthony "The Man of Steel" Whitaker

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2011-J4998


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the social and historical contributions
of Harlem resident Anthony "The Man of Steel" Whitaker

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
social and historical contributions of Harlem resident Anthony "The Man
of Steel" Whitaker; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Whitaker, a 47-year-old African-American artist,
fashion designer, graphic designer and senior district operator at Con
Edison for the past 22 years, decided to take his camera to work at the
World Trade Center when he was dispatched there just after the 9/11
disaster; a member of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and possessing
strong natural artistic and design capability, he with his pristine
expertise in art and in depth knowledge of symbolism brilliantly
captured a historic turning point and moment in human history through
the photographic capture of Steel Standing; and
WHEREAS, Steel Standing is a powerfully compelling and arresting black
and white artistic photographic image that has truthfully captured the
horrific tragedy of the attacks on New York City's World Trade Center,
on September 11, 2001; it accomplishes this in a way that dramatically
and cathartically memorializes all those who perished on that sad day,
and symbolically gives honor to the spirit of courage, strength, resili-
ence, and rebirth; and
WHEREAS, In June of 2010, Steel Standing was the first photographic
poster offered to visitors at the 9/11 memorial preview site; and
WHEREAS, Anthony "The Man of Steel" Whitaker, felt the need to help
the United States Military and the families of 9/11; he founded the
Steel Standing Memorial Foundation in which he supports The National
September 11th Memorial Museum and Wounded Warriors, a non-profit help-
ing wounded soldiers after active duty service in the United States
Military; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Anthony Whitaker's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the social and historical contributions of Harlem resident Anthony
"The Man of Steel" Whitaker; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Whitaker.

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  • 31 / May / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 05 / Jun / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 05 / Jun / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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