Senate Resolution No. 670

BY: Senator DILAN

COMMENDING Julia Watt-Rosenfeld upon the occasion
of her designation as recipient of the Staff
Distinguished Service Award by the Cypress Hills
Local Development Corporation

WHEREAS, Service to community and country is the foundation of our
society, and the contributions and future efforts of those in service to
them are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of our
communities; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Julia
Watt-Rosenfeld upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Staff Distinguished Service Award by the Cypress Hills Local Development
Corporation to be observed at its Annual Celebration of Community
Progress event on Thursday, February 16, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Julia Watt-Rosenfeld, a vibrant and strategic leader with
20 years of experience working to activate individuals, groups, and
organizations to clarify mission, build leadership and strengthen
organizations, is currently the Director of Community Organizing at
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Working hard to build communities for justice, equity,
learning, and friendship, Julia Watt-Rosenfeld has a proven record of
forming strong and successful relationships with young people and adults
in school and community-based settings, winning grassroots advocacy
campaigns, and facilitating organizational development; and

WHEREAS, An excellent communicator with skills in supervision, group
facilitation, and strategic planning, Julia Watt-Rosenfeld is passionate
about coaching for personal transformation and social change; and

WHEREAS, Going above and beyond the call of duty, Julia
Watt-Rosenfeld exemplifies the values of Cypress Hills Local Development
Corporation, has pioneered new programs and has dedicated significant
time to the agency; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Julia Watt-Rosenfeld upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Staff Distinguished Service Award by the Cypress Hills
Local Development Corporation; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Julia Watt-Rosenfeld.