LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending John Sailor upon the occasion of his
designation as the recipient of a 2012 Educational Advancement Founda-
tion Salute To Excellence in Community Education Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community and its children merit the highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
Sailor, of the Eastchester Heights Community Center, upon the occasion
of his designation as the recipient of a 2012 Educational Advancement
Foundation Salute To Excellence in Community Education Award; and
WHEREAS, John Sailor will be honored at the North Atlantic Region of
the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Cluster III Educational Advancement
Foundation's Breakfast, to be held at the Double Tree by Hilton in
Tarrytown, New York on Saturday, June 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) is dedicated to
the pursuit of lifelong learning and each year proudly recognizes indi-
viduals who have made a difference in non-traditional educational ways
to create an environment in which children can grow; and
WHEREAS, John Sailor truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, John Sailor is the epitome of a volunteer on all levels; an
outstanding community activist, from the introduction of the Center's
Rites of Passage Program, he has been its advocate and supporter; and
WHEREAS, John Sailor is very active in his community and strongly
believes in standing up for what is right; he supports and encourages
voter registration drives as well as community rallies and meetings; he
spoke on the Center's behalf to The Eastchester Heights Community Board
of Directors and to The Development Board, going beyond the call of duty
to ensure that the Center, along with Tau Nu Omega had a place to
conduct their annual Health Fair; and
WHEREAS, John Sailor has continuously provided physical support by
ensuring that the Center has materials and furniture for all of its
programs and events and, he even enrolled his cherished granddaughter in
the Center's Rites of Passage Program; and
WHEREAS, John Sailor is a dependable pillar of the community and the
neighborhood children fondly refer to him as "grandpa," a high compli-
ment indeed; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John Sailor upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of a 2012 Educational Advancement Foundation Salute To Excellence in
Community Education Award on June 23, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Sailor.