LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Green Tech
High Charter School

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 commend
The Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by Green Tech High Charter School; he will be
honored at its First Annual Green Tech High Honors the Community Banquet
on Friday, June 13, 2014, at UAlbany, SUNY, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart has been Pastor at Israel AME
Church in Albany, New York, since November 2004; this distinguished man
of God has dedicated himself to, and led his congregation in, serving
the spiritual, intellectual, and physical health needs of at-risk youth
in the City of Albany; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart spearheaded the acquisition of a
former YMCA building in Albany, converting it into the GWU (God With Us)
Center; GWU provides a central location for creative programming that
speaks to the youth of Albany, promoting the values of community, posi-
tive self-concept, family, friendship, brotherhood, work and a strong
work ethic, health, a winning creative attitude, willingness to change,
and excellence, empowering these young people to strive towards goals
they once thought out of reach; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart has been called upon to contrib-
ute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, He is the Chairman of the Gun Violence Implementation Team
and served as the Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Task Force in the City
of Albany; he also serves as the Chairman of the Citizen Police Review
Board, and was appointed to the Municipal Water Finance Committee where
he serves as Vice Chairman; Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart has been recog-
nized widely for his work with homeless children and families in the
Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart has
displayed throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by Green Tech High Charter School; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Reverend Dr. Edward B. Smart.