LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tommy Greenwald upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2013 Denise McCoy Legacy Award

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Tommy Greenwald upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2013 Denise McCoy Legacy Award, to be celebrated at the Albany Academy
for Girls on Saturday, April 27, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Denise McCoy Legacy Award was created to honor Denise
McCoy and her legacy of promoting literacy to community youth; she was
the former owner of the Bookmark in Latham, a bookstore specializing in
children's literature, and an avid supporter of 15-LOVE's literacy
efforts; and
WHEREAS, The Denise McCoy Legacy Award honors the author of the previ-
ous year's most humorous children's book as selected by the members of
the Upper Hudson Library Council and the Denise McCoy Legacy Award
Committee; the Denise McCoy Legacy Award benefits Kids Reads Events and
the Denise McCoy Scholarship Fund that provides financial scholarships
to 15-LOVE participants who are attending a higher education institu-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Greenwald is the author of CHARLIE JOE JACKSON'S GUIDE
TO NOT READING; the book is for middle-grade readers between grades 3-6,
and tells the story of all the excuses of a reluctant reader; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Greenwald grew up wanting to be an author; he is an
author and executive creative director at Spotco, a company that makes
ads for Broadway shows; in addition, he co-wrote a musical called "john
& jen" in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Greenwald's wife's name is Cathy; his children are
Charlie, Joe, and Jack, names he used in his book for the character
Charlie Joe Jackson; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Tommy Greenwald's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tommy Greenwald upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2013 Denise McCoy Legacy Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tommy Greenwald.