Senate Resolution No. 2477

BY: Senator COMRIE

HONORING Jewel Taylor upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Outstanding Service
Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center
on February 8, 2020

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jewel Taylor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Outstanding Service Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center
to be celebrated at its 10th Anniversary Valentine's Day Gala on
Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1975, the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens
Center provides a multi-purpose facility and services for seniors in the
local community that will enhance their quality of life through its
nutrition, education and health programs; and

WHEREAS, With a true passion for the field of fitness, Jewel Taylor
is steadfastly committed to promoting good health and well-being in her
community; throughout her illustrious career, she has empowered
countless individuals by inspiring confidence, energy, and longevity;
and

WHEREAS, A fitness instructor at Kingsway Senior Center in Brooklyn,
New York, for 15 years, Jewel Taylor currently conducts Chair Exercise
and Tai-Chi for Arthritis at the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center
where she has worked for the past 8 years; and

WHEREAS, In addition, she teaches at the YMCA, the Jamaica Services
for Older Adults (JSPOA), Friendship Center, and the Robert Couche
Senior Center in Jamaica, Queens; and

WHEREAS, Among her many accomplishments, Jewel Taylor has developed
countless workout activities which cater to specific groups who live and
work in the local community; she established Water and Chair Aerobics
for the Silver Sneakers group, catering to people 60 years and older;
and

WHEREAS, With respect to her Zumba training, Jewel Taylor has earned
five certifications between 2011 and 2012, including Zumba Gold, Basic
1, Sentinel and Aqua; she is also certified in Total Resistance
Training, Group Water Aerobics and CPR; and

WHEREAS, An asset to her community, Jewel Taylor gives tirelessly of
her time and energies to Volunteers of America and Jamaica Women's
Employment Center, where she serves single homeless women and is lead
chair of the Aerobics class for the residents; and


WHEREAS, Jewel Taylor is a woman of indomitable faith and dedication
whose commitment and countless accomplishments serve as a standard to
which others might aspire; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Jewel Taylor has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Jewel Taylor, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jewel Taylor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Outstanding Service Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens
Center; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jewel Taylor.