LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rodney Johnson upon the occasion of his
designation as the recipient of the Community Activist Award by the East
Elmhurst-Corona Civic Association

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Rodney Johnson upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of
the Community Activist Award by the East Elmhurst-Corona Civic Associ-
ation; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Association's
60th Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon, to be held on Saturday,
March 10, 2012, at Dante Caterers in Jackson Heights, New York; and
WHEREAS, A native New Yorker, Rodney Johnson has been a resident of
the Corona-East Elmhurst community and an entrepreneur for over 20
years; and
WHEREAS, The community involvement and activities of Rodney Johnson
include the: 115th Precinct's National Night Out program, East
Elmhurst-Corona Civic Association, Corona-East Elmhurst NAACP, Kiwanis
Club, Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, HOGGS (Helping Our Girls and
Guys Succeed), East Elmhurst-Corona Family Day festivities, and both the
St. Gabriel's and P.S. 127 basketball tournaments; and
WHEREAS, Rodney Johnson worships at the Antioch Baptist Church of
Corona; and
WHEREAS, A family man who loves his wife, children, grandchildren and
family, Rodney Johnson's faith in God has brought him continuous
advancement; he continues to move both personally and professionally to
build a better community for the youth and families of today and tomor-
row; and
WHEREAS, Rodney Johnson has stood constant in dignity, good grace and
humor throughout the entire period of his professional and community
service, a period of constructive involvement; he has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Rodney Johnson has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rodney Johnson upon the occasion of his designation as the recipi-
ent of the Community Activist Award by the East Elmhurst-Corona Civic
Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rodney Johnson.