LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Roy A. Sweeney upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the United States Cricket
Promoters Association, Inc.

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Roy A. Swee-
ney upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
United States Cricket Promoters Association, Inc., to be celebrated at
its Testimonial Dinner on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Glen Terrace in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The sixth child of Cecil and Lily Sweeney, Roy A. Sweeney was
born in Chapleton, Clarendon, Jamaica; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney attended the Chapleton Primary School where he
was successful in the First and Third Jamaica Local Examinations; he
then went on to St. Georges College where he completed his high school
education; and
WHEREAS, Upon leaving school, Roy A. Sweeney entered the Jamaica Civil
Service where he worked for several years at the Ministry of Housing;
and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney moved to the United States in 1955, to contin-
ue his education; he graduated from Polytechnic University with a degree
in Structural Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Roy A. Sweeney worked for several
construction companies; he is a member of the International Union of
Engineers; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney co-founded the Westbury Cricket Club, where he
served for 26 years as President; and
WHEREAS, As a result of Roy A. Sweeney's luminous leadership, the
Westbury Cricket Club became one of the premier clubs in New York,
winning a record number of championships over the years; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney was also a driving force in the organization
of both the Eastern American and Connecticut Cricket Leagues; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney founded the United States Cricket Promoters
Association and shortly thereafter created history by bringing a full
West Indies team to play four games in New York in 1985 and 1986; and
WHEREAS, These games were attended by thousands of people who
witnessed history in the making, as it was the first time that full
squads of current test players were playing in the United States; and
WHEREAS, More recently, Roy A. Sweeney, in association with Floyd
Bennett Cricket Club, brought a full squad of current West Indies play-
ers to play two games at Floyd Bennett Cricket Field in 2006; this squad
was led by the great Brian Lara; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney has also been able to secure several cricket
facilities in New York, including Gateway Cricket Field, Floyd Bennett
Cricket Field and the new Canarsie Park, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Roy A. Sweeney served the Metropolitan Cricket League in
various capacities including Vice President and Public Relations Officer
and continues to render valuable service and advice today; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of his services to cricket, Roy A. Sweeney was
awarded the Metropolitan Cricket League's Lifetime Achievement Award in
2008; he was also inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame on August 24,
1991; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Roy A. Sweeney was honored by Mayor Bloomberg at
City Hall, and by New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the govern-
ing body of World Cricket, awarded Roy A. Sweeney one of only two Gold
Medals awarded to Cricket administrators in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Roy A. Sweeney has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Olla, and their three
children, Rasheen, Anthony and Audrey, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Roy Sweeney has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Roy A. Sweeney upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the United States Cricket Promoters Association, Inc.;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roy A. Sweeney.