LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Pepper Robinson upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Inwood
Civic Association on April 28, 2013

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, Pepper Robinson has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Pepper Robin-
son upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Citizen of
the Year Award by the Inwood Civic Association to be celebrated at a
dinner dance on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at P.F.C. John J. Oliveri Hall,
Inwood, New York; and
WHEREAS, Pepper Robinson has an extensive history of working with
children; she has been dedicating her time and efforts to help enrich
the lives of young ones for more than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding woman holds a master's degree in Early
Childhood/Elementary Education from Adelphi University; and
WHEREAS, Pepper Robinson has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Pepper Robinson is an active member and church elder at
United Church of Rockville Centre, where she taught Sunday School for
many years; she has been a part of the Inwood community since 2004,
taking over as the Director for Five Towns Early Learning Center; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Pepper Robinson helped the Center transform
its playground and facade into an environment deserving of the children;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Pepper Robinson 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 Pepper Robinson has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Pepper Robinson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Inwood Civic Association on
April 28, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pepper Robinson.