LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Blondell Lighty upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Community Activist Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Blondell Lighty upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Community Activist Award, to be celebrated on Thursday, June 21, 2012,
at Janes United Methodist Church, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Brooklyn, Blondell Lighty has worked with
senior level corporate officers for many years, and is currently
employed with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., in the
Office of the Chairman; prior to joining Con Edison, she worked with
organizations such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) and
America Online (AOL); and
WHEREAS, Blondell Lighty is a member of Brooklyn Community Board 14;
she is an Executive Committee Member of the NAACP Brooklyn Branch and
serves as Vice-Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Butler Heritage Foundation, Blondell Lighty
is Chair of the Community Relations Committee for the American Associ-
ation of Blacks in Energy, New York Metropolitan Area Chapter; she is
also a member of the National Council of Negro Women/Flatbush Section
and has served as an Adult Literacy Educator with the Brooklyn Public
Library; and
WHEREAS, Blondell Lighty earned her bachelor's degree from the New
York Institute of Technology and a master's degree in Organizational
Psychology from Brooklyn College, as well as various other certif-
ications; she is a member of the Christian Cultural Center where she
serves in the Ministry of Member Services; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her son, Kevin, her daughter-
in-law, Angela, and her grandchildren, Maya and Isaiah, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Blondell Lighty upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Community Activist Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Blondell Lighty.